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Re: Health Effects of Eating Fiber
Started by sunnye at 05-06-2009 6:10 AM. Topic has 11 replies.
  
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 05-06-2009, 6:10 AM
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sunnye
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Health Effects of Eating Fiber
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Long heralded as part of a healthy diet, fiber appears to reduce the risk of developing various conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, diverticular disease, and constipation. Despite what many people may think, however, fiber probably has little, if any effect on colon cancer risk.
In the United States, coronary heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women. This disease is characterized by a buildup of cholesterol-filled plaque in the coronary arteries—the arteries that feed the heart. This causes them to become hard and narrow, a process referred to as atherosclerosis. Total blockage of a coronary artery produces a heart attack.
High intake of dietary fiber has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease in a number of large studies that followed people for many years. In a Harvard study of over 40,000 male health professionals, researchers found that a high total dietary fiber intake was linked to a 40 percent lower risk of coronary heart disease, compared to a low fiber intake. Cereal fiber, which is found in grains, seemed particularly beneficial. A related Harvard study of female nurses produced quite similar findings.
Fiber intake has also been linked with the metabolic syndrome, a constellation of factors that increases the chances of developing heart disease and diabetes. These factors include high blood pressure, high insulin levels, excess weight (especially around the abdomen), high levels of triglycerides, the body's main fat-carrying particle, and low levels of HDL (good) cholesterol. Several studies suggest that higher intake of cereal fiber and whole grains may somehow ward off this increasingly common syndrome.
Fiber and Constipation
Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaint in the United States and is of particular concern to the elderly.
The good news is that the gastrointestinal tract is highly sensitive to dietary fiber, and consumption of fiber seems to relieve and prevent constipation.
The fiber in wheat bran and oat bran seems to be more effective than similar amounts of fiber from fruits and vegetables. Experts recommend increasing fiber intake gradually rather than suddenly. As fiber intake is increased, the intake of beverages should also be increased, since fiber absorbs water.
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07-21-2009, 4:44 AM
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maxjlone
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Re: Health Effects of Eating Fiber
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There are two forms of fiber: soluble and insoluble.
Soluble fiber attracts water and turns to gel during digestion. This slows digestion. Soluble fiber is found in oat bran, barley, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, peas, and some fruits and vegetables. Soluble fiber has been scientifically proven to lower cholesterol, which can help prevent heart disease.
Insoluble fiber is found in foods such as wheat bran, vegetables, and whole grains. It appears to speed the passage of foods through the stomach and intestines and adds bulk to the stool.
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07-25-2009, 12:15 PM
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eldamin
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Re: Health Effects of Eating Fiber
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Health Effects of Eating Fiber
Long heralded as part of a healthy diet, Fiber appears to reduce the risk of developing various conditions, including
- Heart Disease
- Diabetes
- Diverticular Disease
- Constipation.
- Gastrointestinal problems.
- Irritable bowel syndrome.
- Parkinson's disease.
- Indigestion.
- High blood pressure.
- High cholesterol.
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09-30-2009, 3:20 AM
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Kesia757
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Really if we intake more fibre daily then it gives positive results.Extra fibre also reduces the risk of colon cancer.Actually fibre rich vegetables and fruits contain more water.
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09-30-2009, 6:35 AM
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jaypaul0001
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Getting enough fiber in the diet can lower the risk of developing Heart disease, Cancer, Diabetes, Diverticular disease, Gallstones & kidney stones etc.
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10-06-2009, 9:11 AM
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Re: Health Effects of Eating Fiber
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this a good way to cleanse the bowels...
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10-10-2009, 3:07 AM
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haritash
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Nice informative post thanks for sharing with us. Fiber is so good for our health and there so benefits of eating fiber. Fiber is also beneficial to digest food.
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10-14-2009, 2:35 AM
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annarose_27
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I agree with you that eating fibres have good and positive efeects on one's body...and to improve the fibre content in my food I eat lots of green leafy vegetables...
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10-22-2009, 4:39 AM
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manderson
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I agree a healthy fiber diet really can help in maintaining a physically fit and healthy body. No other diets can match this one.
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02-18-2010, 12:27 AM
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03-03-2010, 10:30 AM
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san77
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Re: Health Effects of Eating Fiber
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Getting enough fiber can lower the risk of developing certain conditions:
Heart disease
foods containing soluble fiber effects positively on cholesterol, triglycerides, and other
particles in the blood that affect the development of heart disease.
Gallstones and kidney stones
If the foods digested rapidly, there will be a rapid release of glucose (sugar) into the bloodstream. To prevent this body has to release large amounts of insulin into the bloodstream which will lead to Gallstones and kidney stones.
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03-17-2010, 2:05 AM
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lorinabrown
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Re: Health Effects of Eating Fiber
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Thanks for sharing.Nice stuff.
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