Search Results for: fiber

We’ve touted the benefits of upping your fiber intake for several years. While your immediate thoughts about fiber may veer toward the relief of constipation, in fact, that’s only one of many benefits that fiber in your diet brings about. Dietary fiber is associated with a host of health benefits,…

It’s something many of us consider a necessary evil: ingesting sufficient fiber to keep our digestive track humming along. But if shredded wheat is not your idea of a good time, take heart: there are tastier ways to get fiber into your system and many reasons beyond the bathroom to make sure…

In yet another example of you are what you eat, researchers from Australia have just published a study which demonstrates the superior value of dietary fiber for successful aging. More than any other nutrient, fiber is associated with giving you the best shot at reaching old age disease free and…

What comes to mind when you think about eating protein? A thick, juicy hamburger? A high-protein snack bar? Maybe a glass of milk? You wouldn’t be wrong. All of these may be sources of protein. But as you get older, are these the right sources of protein for an aging…

You may have started the year with a big, celebratory New Year’s Eve bash, with lots of treats, sweets, and alcohol. But now that we’re already partway through January, are you rethinking how you eat? As we’ve stated time and again, in so many ways you are what you eat:…

It’s somewhat of a taboo topic, though we’ve covered it in the past. But as the season of holiday eating and travel comes into focus (both of which can do a number on your digestive system), it’s useful to return to the dilemma of constipation and how to deal with…