Fiber Rich Diet

We all know that fiber is an essential nutrient but not everyone takes enough fiber. According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a healthy person needs 28-34 grams of high fiber food every day. But the sad truth is that almost 90.97% of Americans are fiber deficient.

You are fiber deficient if you have the following symptoms:

You Are Constipated

Fiber absorbs water that leads to softer stool that is easier to pass through the digestive system. Also, it cleans the gut of leftover food particles in the cleaning process. Its deficiency always leads to constipation.

You Are Always Hungry

Fiber expands by absorbing water leading to a feeling of fullness. Also, it breaks down slowly and gradually so your stomach doesn’t empty early and you have no hunger pangs. If you feel hungry soon after eating your meal, you are fiber deficient.

You Have High Cholesterol

Soluble fiber cleans the body of cholesterol before it gets deposited in the arteries. A British Medical Journal report claims 7 grams of fiber daily can reduce the risk of heart disease by 9%. If you are fiber deficient, you are likely to have high cholesterol.

You Have Hemorrhoids

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