Everybody knows that fiber is good for your health. It aids in digestion, helps you lose weight, provides your body with energy and keeps the body functioning smoothly in general.
But the modern diet fails to accounts for the much needed fiber. In fact, less than 5 percent Americans actually take in the recommended amount of fiber per day. This is probably why there are so many people suffering from diseases caused by low intake of fiber like, constipation, stroke, hypertension and heart disease.
Another issue is that the Western diet is high in processed foods and animal based products, like meat, cheese, milk and refined grain. These food items are not good sources of fiber.
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To increase fiber content in our bodies, we need to switch to plant based products like, Brussels sprouts, apples, spinach, carrots and unrefined grains like brown rice, quinoa, barley etc.