This Week’s Spotlight: Fiber

Written By Tanya Adkisson

Fiber is a crucial nutrient for overall health, offering several benefits, including:

1. Supports Digestive Health

  • Prevents constipation by adding bulk to stool

  • Promotes healthy gut bacteria, improving digestion

  • Reduces the risk of diverticulitis and hemorrhoids

2. Helps with Weight Management

  • Keeps you full longer, reducing hunger and overeating

  • Slows digestion, preventing blood sugar spikes

3. Regulates Blood Sugar

  • Soluble fiber slows glucose absorption, preventing spikes & crashes

  • Helps manage diabetes and insulin resistance

4. Lowers Cholesterol & Supports Heart Health

  • Soluble fiber (found in oats, beans, fruits) reduces LDL (bad cholesterol)

  • Helps lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation

5. Promotes Gut Health & Immunity

  • Acts as a prebiotic, feeding good bacteria in the gut

  • Improves overall gut microbiome, which supports immunity

Tanya Adkisson
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