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Fiber is important for increasing the motility of GIT. It adds bulk in the diet & helps passage of stools from the body easier, thus helps in avoiding constipation. One important function of fiber is that it binds with the cholesterol produced in the body and present in the food we eat. As fiber itself is not digested in the body it hampers the absorption of cholesterol bound to it and removes it through the stools. Good sources of fiber are whole cereals, bran, pulses with husk, vegetables & fruits with skin and dried fruits.
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How do you include more fiber in your diet?
To include more fiber into your diet mostly all you have to do is get and eat food with the highest amount of fiber.
Why is it important to have fiber in your diet?
To help digest you food.
How can I add fiber to my cat's diet?
You can add fiber to your cat's diet by incorporating high-fiber cat food, adding canned pumpkin or cooked vegetables to their meals, or giving them fiber supplements recommended by a veterinarian.
What food provides the most fiber in diet?
Perhaps "All Bran".
How can I add more fiber to my cat's diet?
You can add more fiber to your cat's diet by incorporating high-fiber cat food, adding canned pumpkin or cooked vegetables to their meals, or giving them fiber supplements recommended by your veterinarian.
What are good options for a high fiber diet?
Some good options for a hight fiber diet are more healthy food, such as fruits and vegtables. You can cook some food that has less calories than original foods.
What food can calcium and fiber be found in?
Almonds
What kinds of food should you eat if you am on a high fiber diet?
Many foods currently have been claiming to have high fiber. I have found that cereals like special k have a good amount of fiber. There are also the yogurts that provide high fiber. Try plant foods like cauliflower and green beans.
How can I increase the fiber content in my cat's diet?
You can increase the fiber content in your cat's diet by adding canned pumpkin, cooked vegetables, or commercial high-fiber cat food to their meals. Be sure to consult with your veterinarian before making any significant changes to your cat's diet.
What is a good high fiber diet?
Something that is high in whole grains, oatmeal, fibrous vegetables and/or fruits. In some cases, one would add a fiber powder to their daily routine to increase fiber intake.
How does high fiber intake benefit people with crohn's disease?
It can be a both a benefit and a risk. While in remission, a patient with a high fiber diet obtains the same benefits as any normal person. Many patients tolerate all varieties of food and require no dietary restrictions. Patients are encouraged to maintain a nutritionally well balance diet. It is a different matter when a Crohns flare begins. A low fiber diet is found to be more tolerable since a low fiber diet produces less stimulation of secretions and contractions in the small and large intestine. A low fiber diet can be beneficial in the control of abdominal cramps and diarrhea.
Is fiber part of a balanced diet?
Yes and no - the fiber serves no nutritional function in and of itself, BUT it does allow your body to process the food more efficiently. (Which is why fruits & veggies are high in the food "pyramid".)
