Fiber

Did you know you need 25 to 40 grams of fiber per day for healthy digestion? 

Fiber keeps things moving through your gastrointestinal tract and aids in healthy digestive function. Found exclusively in plant foods, fiber is either soluble or insoluble. The first type aids vital nutrient absorption by slowing digestion.

The second adds bulk to the stool, helping waste – and toxins – pass more quickly from the intestines. Studies show that both types can foster a more blissful belly. A 2012 trial of 88 volunteers found that soluble fiber acts like a pre-biotic, supporting a healthy bacterial balance in the large intestines.

More recently, a university study found that a daily dose of insoluble fiber improves digestion and bowel function while alleviating digestive discomfort. The problem is, most of us don’t get the recommended amount of dietary fiber we need each day for proper digestive health.

Adding a fiber supplement can help you meet this goal.

Did you know that there is a way you can get all of the benefits of fiber while also alkalizing your body?

The way is through kamut grass. You may not have heard of this, but it provides such a variety of health benefits.

First, let's remind ourselves of the benefits of fiber. In addition to the obvious, keeping us regular, a high fiber diet seems to also help prevent colon cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, and diverticulitis. This, plus probiotics are an important start for anyone suffering from gas, or most other intestinal disorders.

Eating fiber is also a great way to keep your cholesterol under control. The fiber actually sets off a chain reaction with certain good bacteria in your colon that ultimately causes your liver to make less cholesterol – another good reason to have both fiber and probiotics in your daily regimen.

So make sure and get at least 25 grams of fiber every day from your diet or good fiber supplements like psyllium or kamut grass.

Disclaimer: This information is not meant to diagnose or fix any specific medical concern. It is meant to offer insight about potential health issues and risks, and to encourage you to research ways to become healthier. These statements have not been reviewed by a medical professional. Please check with your health care provider(s) prior to making any change that could potentially interact with medications or health conditions.