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]]> Constipation—how can you prevent it and make sure you stay regular? You want to make sure you eat foods that are rich in fiber and drink lots of water. Fiber is a non-digestible carbohydrate that is found in plant foods and comes in two forms: soluble and insoluble. Soluble dissolves in water and insoluble doesn’t dissolve and forms a gel to create a softer stool for you to pass. Both are needed in your diet to keep you regular. Here are five foods to eat that are high in fiber that can prevent constipation.

Apples

Apples have 5g of fiber per fruit. They are a great snack food, and you can drizzle some peanut butter on them to make them tastier.

Whole Grains

A balanced diet should include lots of whole grains such as quinoa or oats which are rich in fiber and really filling. Try to eat oats in the morning and some quinoa for lunch to get your fiber quota for the day.

Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are really high in fiber—they have 10g per ounce! They are easy to incorporate into your diet. Just add them to your granola or make a chia seed pudding for your breakfast.

Prunes

Prunes are regularly eaten for constipation as they have a high sorbitol content and contain 11g of fiber per cup. You can eat them on their own or blend into a filling smoothie.

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]]> The Many Benefits of Fiber https://yourdailysportfix.com/the-many-benefits-of-fiber/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 16:49:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21533 Most people know they need to include more fiber in their diets, but do you know why? Fiber keeps your digestive system running properly, keeps you full for hours, and stabilizes your blood sugar. With all these benefits we should be eating more than enough, but most people are actually not getting the recommended daily […]

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]]> Most people know they need to include more fiber in their diets, but do you know why? Fiber keeps your digestive system running properly, keeps you full for hours, and stabilizes your blood sugar. With all these benefits we should be eating more than enough, but most people are actually not getting the recommended daily amount. So let’s break down all the benefits and show you why fiber is so important in your diet.

Fiber is the structural part of plant foods that your body cannot digest or break down and it’s either classified as soluble or insoluble. When soluble fiber comes into contact with fluids in the gut it forms a gel-like substance that takes up space in your stomach making it feel full. The insoluble fiber pushes it through your system to help you stay regular.

Fiber slows down digestion and the absorption of food so you will receive steady energy, stabilizing your blood sugar and preventing blood sugar spikes. Soluble fiber can also help stave off heart disease as it binds with LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in the digestive system, keeping it from entering the bloodstream and traveling to other parts of the body.

Fiber boosts the population of good gut bugs in your digestive tract, which helps with your immune system and puts you in a better mood. Fiber also benefits your bones by making it easier for your body to absorb magnesium and calcium.

Your recommended daily amount is, for women at least 21-25 grams of fiber per day and for men 30-38 grams per day, so start eating more fruit and vegetables and whole grains.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> whole grains Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:05:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png whole grains Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Foods That Will Keep You Regular https://yourdailysportfix.com/foods-that-will-keep-you-regular/ Sun, 22 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21843 Constipation—how can you prevent it and make sure you stay regular? You want to make sure you eat foods that are rich in fiber and drink lots of water. Fiber is a non-digestible carbohydrate that is found in plant foods and comes in two forms: soluble and insoluble. Soluble dissolves in water and insoluble doesn’t […]

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]]> Constipation—how can you prevent it and make sure you stay regular? You want to make sure you eat foods that are rich in fiber and drink lots of water. Fiber is a non-digestible carbohydrate that is found in plant foods and comes in two forms: soluble and insoluble. Soluble dissolves in water and insoluble doesn’t dissolve and forms a gel to create a softer stool for you to pass. Both are needed in your diet to keep you regular. Here are five foods to eat that are high in fiber that can prevent constipation.

Apples

Apples have 5g of fiber per fruit. They are a great snack food, and you can drizzle some peanut butter on them to make them tastier.

Whole Grains

A balanced diet should include lots of whole grains such as quinoa or oats which are rich in fiber and really filling. Try to eat oats in the morning and some quinoa for lunch to get your fiber quota for the day.

Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are really high in fiber—they have 10g per ounce! They are easy to incorporate into your diet. Just add them to your granola or make a chia seed pudding for your breakfast.

Prunes

Prunes are regularly eaten for constipation as they have a high sorbitol content and contain 11g of fiber per cup. You can eat them on their own or blend into a filling smoothie.

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]]> The Many Benefits of Fiber https://yourdailysportfix.com/the-many-benefits-of-fiber/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 16:49:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21533 Most people know they need to include more fiber in their diets, but do you know why? Fiber keeps your digestive system running properly, keeps you full for hours, and stabilizes your blood sugar. With all these benefits we should be eating more than enough, but most people are actually not getting the recommended daily […]

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]]> Most people know they need to include more fiber in their diets, but do you know why? Fiber keeps your digestive system running properly, keeps you full for hours, and stabilizes your blood sugar. With all these benefits we should be eating more than enough, but most people are actually not getting the recommended daily amount. So let’s break down all the benefits and show you why fiber is so important in your diet.

Fiber is the structural part of plant foods that your body cannot digest or break down and it’s either classified as soluble or insoluble. When soluble fiber comes into contact with fluids in the gut it forms a gel-like substance that takes up space in your stomach making it feel full. The insoluble fiber pushes it through your system to help you stay regular.

Fiber slows down digestion and the absorption of food so you will receive steady energy, stabilizing your blood sugar and preventing blood sugar spikes. Soluble fiber can also help stave off heart disease as it binds with LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in the digestive system, keeping it from entering the bloodstream and traveling to other parts of the body.

Fiber boosts the population of good gut bugs in your digestive tract, which helps with your immune system and puts you in a better mood. Fiber also benefits your bones by making it easier for your body to absorb magnesium and calcium.

Your recommended daily amount is, for women at least 21-25 grams of fiber per day and for men 30-38 grams per day, so start eating more fruit and vegetables and whole grains.

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