Can't Get Enough of That Roughage!

Borrowed from Sherri Flynt, manager of the Center of Nutritional Excellence

Why do we need more roughage? Roughage, also, called fiber, helps with digestion & makes us feel full. In addition, it helps to reduce our risk for diseases. There are 2 kinds of fiber, insoluble & soluble, both of which have healthy benefits.  Insoluble fiber promotes a healthy digestive system & includes: Whole grains Nuts Vegetables Beans Soluble fiber dissolves in water forming a gel that can help to lower cholesterol by inhibiting cholesterol absorption. Soluble fiber has been shown to help control blood sugar levels in those with diabetes by slowing the absorption of sugar. This can be found in: Oats Peas Beans Apples Nuts Citrus Carrots Barley A higher intake of any kind of fiber helps with weight loss by making a meal feel "larger" & making you feel full longer. The Institute of Medicine recommends 25 to 35 grams of fiber per day. Look for foods that have 3 to 5 grams of fiber per serving.

In addition to eating these healthy food choices, I get my fiber from Omnitrition's Fiber N Mor®.  Helps to keep me regular.