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Fiber
The "experts" say that you are suppose to have fiber everyday.
Do you use a liquid, pill, or just eat more "roughage" like lettuce.
Even though I seldom get to use it, I prefer the liquid of Miller High Life. 
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| July 2, 2007, 19:53 |
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Re: Fiber
High fibre foods can be found in most food groups. Different types of food should be selected to get the benefits of them all.
Legumes - including kidney, pinto, navy, lima and baked beans. The bean family excels in fibre, especially the soluble, cholesterol-lowering type.
Whole Grains - wheat bran and oat bran are present in a variety of cereals and breads. The label should say that the bread contains whole wheat or grain. Plain wheat bread may lack the fibre. One cannot always tell by the colour. Some manufacturers artificially colour bread brown to make it look more wholesome.
Whole Fresh Fruits - the valuable pectin fibre is found in the skin and pulp. Figs, prunes and raspberries have the highest fibre content.
Cooked or Stewed Fruits - prunes and applesauce are good choices.
Green Leafy Vegetables - lettuce, spinach, celery, and broccoli are good examples.
Root Vegetables - potatoes, turnips and carrots are all excellent sources.
Since bran can cause rumbling intestinal gas and even some mild cramping, it should be started in small amounts initially. The amount can be increased as tolerance is acquired. The goal should be 20 to 35 grams of fibre a day, which will usually produce 1 to 2 soft and formed stools a day.
The following are good general rules:
Drink plenty of liquids, including fruit or vegetable juices and water.
Eat slowly and chew food thoroughly to allow the upper digestive tract (oesophagus, stomach and small intestine) to work well. This may help prevent problems from developing in the lower digestive tract.
Eat meals at regular intervals
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| July 2, 2007, 20:20 |
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REALshedevil
66 / female
Richmond, Missouri, US
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Re: Fiber
I'm a veggie and fruit person. I could take or leave meat. Dang hothands sounds like you have your fiber all together. If we all ate what we were supposed to every day I'm sure we would be a lot healthier. I try to eat healthy every day, but some days it just doesn't work. Especially when I'm stressed!  
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| July 2, 2007, 20:27 |
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Re: Re: Fiber
QUOTE (REALshedevil @ July 2, 2007, 20:27)
I have lots of protein also,,,and I am willing to share 
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| July 2, 2007, 22:27 |
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