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  Written by Tonya Reynolds on Feb 21, 2012 3:52 pm

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Fiber and your Digestive Health

Fiber is very important to our digestive health. Fruits, veggies, and whole grains have all been mention for things to eat that will help your fiber intake. So, how much fiber is in these “high-fiber foods”?

Well, lets take a look at a few…..

1 cup of blackberries = 8g

Lentils 1/2 cup cooked = 8g

High-fiber bran cereal 2/3 cup = 15-18g

Grams

Oranges 1 large Strawberries 1 cup

Red Apple 1 medium Spinach 1 cup cooked

Red Pear 1 medium Oatmeal 1 cup cooked

Blueberries 1 cup Broccoli 1 cup cooked

Carrots 1 cup cooked Turnip greens 1 cup cooked

Rye crackers 3 crackers Beans 1/2 cup (5-7 grams)

As you can tell adding a fruit or veggie snack is a quick and easy way to add some fiber! No one really likes to talk about their digestive health. Most don’t until I bring up what I used to deal with from not getting the right fiber foods in my diet. Then you find out that many people have digestive issues. Think about some of the digestive issues you or family members may suffer from. Even just occasional or temporary irregularity is bothersome. Imagine that being an every day issue to deal with.

Did you know????

Most ulcers are caused by a bacterial infection in the lining of the stomach.

Indigestion is just a general term for an upset stomach. It can be aggravated by stress. Some symptoms include heart burn, nausea, burping, and bloating.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is difficult to diagnose because symptoms vary from person to person. It can cause diarrhea or constipation.

Some facts about out digestive system:

An average adults digestive track is about 30 feet. It take 6-8 hrs for food to move through the stomach and small intestine.

The small intestine is where the majority of digestion and absorption of nutrients take place.

Our stomach can hold 5 cups of food at a time! The average person eats 1,100 pounds of food in a year.

And just one I thought was neat, our bodies produce 2-6 cups of saliva per day!

The health of your digestive system can significantly affect your immune function as well. Not to mention making you feel worn out and sluggish.

So add some more fiber to your diet. The majority of us are only get 1/2 of what we need a day.

Happy Healthy 2012

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