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- Q: What is fiber?
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A: Sometimes called roughage or bulk, dietary fiber
includes all parts of plant foods that your body can’t digest, and passes virtually
unchanged through your stomach and small intestines into your colon. Fiber is found
in thousands of plant foods, including common fruits, vegetables and grains.
- Q: Isn’t fiber just for maintaining
regularity?
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A: Thought best known for helping to keep us regular,
fiber actually plays a large role in our overall health, helping to maintain the
digestive system and maintain /support immunity. It’s important to get the recommended
daily allowance of fiber each day to maintain healthy well-being.
- Q: How much fiber do we need each
day?
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A: The recommended daily fiber intake is 25 to 30 grams, but according to the American Dietetic Association, most Americans get only about half that amount. Each serving of FiberChoice contains fiber, making it a simple, convenient way to help close the gap between the fiber you get from food and the recommended fiber intake for overall good health – every day.
- Q: How do I know if I’m getting
my daily recommended fiber?
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A: In today’s fast-paced world, figuring out how
much fiber you’re getting each day can be challenging. Stress, poor diet – particularly
low-fiber fast foods – and even some medicines can take a toll on your digestive
health. But with some planning, you can add good-tasting, high-fiber foods to your
diet to get you closer to the recommended daily amount of 25-30 grams. Click here for
helpful fiber-rich recipes and menus, with suggestions for dining out, grabbing
something on the run, or eating in.
- Q: How does fiber support digestive
health?
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A: Fiber supports your digestive tract by keeping
food and nutrients moving through your system, and by helping your body to properly
balance the bacteria in your colon.
- Q: What is the connection between
fiber and immunity?
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A: The intestinal tract plays an important role
in maintaining the body's immunity, and fiber can help it stay healthy and balanced.
The fiber source in FiberChoice supplements helps your immune system by stimulating
the growth of “good,” healthy bacteria*. Learn more here.
- Q: What is inulin?
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A: Inulin, is 100 percent natural soluble fiber
that is found in common fruits, vegetables. Inulin is a “prebiotic” fiber, meaning
it stimulates the growth and activity of the healthy bacteria that live in everyone’s
digestive system. Learn why healthy bacteria are vital to digestive and overall health
here.
- Q: What is the difference between
soluble and insoluble fiber?
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A: Soluble fiber dissolves in water. It may help
to slow digestion and help your body absorb vital nutrients from some foods. Insoluble
fiber helps foods pass through the digestive system and adds bulk to the stool,
which is particularly beneficial for those who struggle with constipation, because
bulkier stools are easier to pass. Both types of fiber are important for digestion
and overall health.
- Q: What foods are high in fiber?
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A: Food choices with a high fiber content include
fruits, vegetables, grains and whole grain products such as breads and cereals;
beans, peas and other legumes; and nuts and seeds. Check our fiber-rich menus and recipes section for more high-fiber
recipes and menu options.
- Q: Is there any discomfort associated
with increasing your fiber intake?
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A:Increasing fiber intake or changing your fiber
source can cause temporary discomfort such as gas or bloating for some people. It’s
best to slowly increase the amount of fiber you take each day over a period of several
weeks to give your body time to adjust.
*EVIDENCE SUGGESTS THAT 8 GRAMS PER DAY OF INULIN (A NATURAL DIETARY FIBER) INCREASES CALCIUM ABSORPTION. FOR INFORMATION ON FIBERCHOICE'S INULIN FIBER CONTENT, SEE THE NUTRITIONAL FACTS ON THE LABEL.