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Got Fiber?

Friday, February 8th, 2008

At the Minds of Wealth we focus on all areas of Wealth, including Physical Wealth. This is a short summary of what I went through when someone said “Got Fiber?”

First off.. what the hell is Dietary Fiber? Ok.. Fiber.. Metamucil.. Grandma’s and Grandpas.. bland.. boring. These were the first things that popped into my mind.

However according to a small site known as Wikipedia: it is the indigestible portion of plant foods that move food through the digestive system absorbing water and making defecation easier.

So in plain English: It makes you poop better. There is a whole lot more than just this, however this is the first thing you may notice.

Just don’t go diving into piles of Fiber though, or you may end up living in the bathroom for awhile. Studies have shown that most people in the U.S. do not get the recommended amount of fiber in their diet.

For most the correct amount is: 20-35 grams per day. I decided to study my own diet and check out the nutritional labels on the foods I consumed most. Uh oh.. almost NO fiber. Whoops.

The more I looked into it the more I found that I needed to get some Fiber.

There is a great article here: Fiber 101

The benefits included:

Reduced risk for heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer. These are things that aren’t in my mind at 26, but will be at 56. The best way to build Physical Wealth for the future is begin today.

In changing my bad eating habits I am starting to mix in: Peanuts, Carrots, Eggs, Super Whole grain bread, and apples. Green leafy vegetables are also on the horizon including broccoli and spinach.

If your natural eating habits need a little “American” help, then my suggestion is supplements. There are many Fiber supplements that will help you get your Fiber.

*If your body is used to consuming little to no fiber do NOT overload it!   This will cause cramping, bloating, and other bathroom issues.  So please ramp up slowly and you will have NO problems. *

How will you do it? Make a commitment!

Good luck and stay tuned for more healthy eating tips.

A.D.

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