Fiber is Good
Posted on March 14, 2011
“The bottom line is that fiber should be a staple in our diet, and we should strive to eat as much fiber as possible.”
– Dr. Frank Hu, Harvard School of Public Health
A new study suggests that eating plenty of fiber can reduce your risk of dying prematurely from heart disease, cancer and infections, among other things.
Get fiber from whole grains, fruits, vegetables and beans. Men should aim for 38g/day and women should aim for 25g/day.
Read more:
Reuters: High-Fiber Diet Tied to Lower Odds of Early Death
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