The Difference between Soluble Fiber and Insoluble Fiber
Fiber is not only an essential part of the daily diet, it is important in maintaining a healthy weight, as well as helping to control blood sugar and lowering your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Jeannie Gazzaniga-Moloo, Ph.D., R.D., spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, recently stated, “fiber’s benefit package includes the [...]
Read MoreGROW FINER WITH FIBER
Posted in: Articles by ProSource, Featured Content, Diet Articles, Supplement Articles By ProSource Product Research Team | Jun 14, 2012 First Class Fiber Can Be the Secret Ingredient to a Better Physique As an athlete dedicated to your diet, physique and exercise regimen, you certainly have spent a great deal of time and energy counting [...]
Read MoreLow-Fiber Diet May Raise Teen’s Risk for Heart Disease and Diabetes
TUESDAY, June 5 (HealthDay News) — Teens who eat a low-fiber diet are at increased risk for heart disease and diabetes, a new study suggests. Researchers looked at 559 teens, ages 14 to 18, in Augusta, Ga., and found that they consumed an average of about one-third of the daily recommended amount of fiber. Only [...]
Read MoreFiber Protects Against Cardiovascular Disease, Especially in Women
Foods high in fiber provide good protection against cardiovascular disease, and the effect is particularly marked in women. This is shown in a new study from Lund University in Sweden. The study, which was recently published in the scientific journal PLOS One, involved the study of the eating habits of over 20 000 residents of [...]
Read MoreDietary Fiber for Aiding Type 2 Diabetes and Weight Loss
It seems these days, we are having more and more difficulty taking care of our weight. Why may this be? First off, our lifestyles have become much more stationary. We see more television and we spend much more time on the web. Many of us spend our days working behind a desk as opposed to [...]
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