Fiber Up!

Fiber, ahh, good old fiber.

It fills you up and is so darn good for you.

Soluble, insoluble; veggies, fruits, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds!

Men under 50 should get 38 gm per day, while women should get 25. After age 50 it goes down to 30 grams for men and 21grams for women.

So, want to learn more about fiber?

There are a number of great resources on dietary fiber out there.

The Canadian Dieticians provide lots of info here.

You may want to know more about insoluble versus soluble fiber.

Most of us don't get nearly enough fiber every day; especially if we are eating too many processed foods, or foods rich in white flour and sugar.

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