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Health Encyclopedia: Fiber
Diet - fiber; Roughage; Bulk
Side Effects
Eating a large amount of fiber in a short period of time can cause intestinal gas (
Too much fiber may interfere with the absorption ofminerals...
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Expert & Community Posts
Are you eating enough fiber to lower cholesterol?
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health ExpertEating a diet high in fiber supports a lower cholesterol/LDL cholesterol levels, blood sugar... Read more »
5 Top Tips for Increasing Your Fiber Intake
By Melanie Thomassian , Health ExpertDid you know that meeting your dietary requirements for fiber is very important? This is because... Read more »
February 22: Eat a Diet High in Fiber
By Lisa Nelson , Health ExpertA diet high in dietary fiber plays an important in preventing heart disease and lowering... Read more »
Acne and Your Diet
By healthgal , Health Expert...went through my medical training, I learned that diet has little to do with acne. My professor... Read more »
Cholesterol Education Month: Fiber and Cholesterol
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert...then we can get the full benefit of a heart healthy diet. Certain soluble fibers such as... Read more »
Health Guide
Fiber
Fiber is a substance foundin plants. Dietary fiber -- the kind you eat -- is found in fruits, vegetables, andgrains. It is an important part of a healthy diet. Alternative... Read more »Fiber
Diet - fiber; Roughage; Bulk Food Sources There are2 forms of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber attracts water and turns to gel during... Read more »Diverticulitis
Prevention A high-fiber diet may prevent development of diverticulosis. Many people, including doctors, tell patients with a history of diverticulitis to avoid nuts and seeds in the diet.... Read more »Gastrointestinal perforation
...should be treated with appropriate medicines. Patients with diverticulitis must follow a high fiber diet. Read more »Bowel transit time
...the times are much longer, 72 hours or more, it may indicate a slowed bowel function. A high fiber diet should speed the bowel transit time up. Read more »Images
Medications
...pharmacist promptly. To prevent constipation, maintain a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of... Read more »
...pharmacist promptly. To prevent constipation, maintain a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of... Read more »
...those cases. To prevent constipation, maintain a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of water,... Read more »
...saliva substitute. To prevent constipation, maintain a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of... Read more »
...saliva substitute. To prevent constipation, maintain a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of... Read more »
Related News
Study: Fiber lowers stroke risk, but fish oil doesn't
October 03, 2008Fish oil doesn't help prevent strokes, but a high-fiber diet might, two new studies suggest. Dr. Craig Anderson, the lead researchers of a study on... Read summary »
Ulcerative colitis increases chance of colorectal cancer
October 02, 2008Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States, but how do you know if you're at risk? Columnist Fred Cicetti... Read summary »
Breast Cancer Survivors Need Not Increase Fruits and Vegetables Intake
July 30, 2007By Lindsay Braun, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Eating a diet loaded with fruits and vegetables and low in fat... Read summary »
Flavonoids Help Heart Health
March 27, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Eating foods rich in flavonoids -- such as fruits and vegetables -- can help you have a strong, healthy heart. New research... Read summary »
Low-GI diet beats high carb diet for diabetics: study
December 23, 2008Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... Read summary »
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