My prediction for 2014 is that there will be a study published claiming something is bad for you. I also predict, there will be a study published that claims something is good for you. My final prediction is that both scenarios will have had a reverse finding in the past. I bet you knew that! Although there are holes in most every study, some scientific findings provide valuable data that lead to protocols, guidelines and standards of care for certain diseases and risks such as heart disease and the treatment of high blood pressure, for example. The daily dietary fiber recommendations for disease prevention comes from studies. Based on studies, The Institute of Health established these recommendations for daily fiber intake:
A recent meta-analysis published December 19, 2013 in the BMJ (British Medical Journal), found for every 7 grams of dietary fiber eaten, the risks of CVD (Cardiovascular Disease) and CHD (Coronary Heart Disease) were each lowered by 9%.1 A meta-analysis is a review of several studies, on a specific topic, from specific databases and time period. In this case, 22 studies were analyzed specific to CVD and CHD by Diane Threapleton, a doctoral student at the University of Leeds, UK, et al. The conclusions were that “Greater dietary fiber intake is associated with a lower risk of both cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease.” Greater intakes of insoluble fiber from cereal and vegetable sources reduced the risk of CHD and CVD, and fruit fiber intake was associated with a lower risk of CVD.1 Fiber has consistently, clinically proven to prevent disease risks associated with specific cancers and heart disease, withstanding the test of time; i.e. ...not a fad. It truly is another way of saying “eat your veggies, eat your fruits and eat your whole grains, eat less refined and processed foods and less sugar”. We can each improve our health, prevent disease and reduce our reliance on medications by eating more fiber. Fiber is found in plant foods and for the most part, is not digested by human digestive enzymes. Fiber makes you feel full longer so you are not as hungry and therefore aids in achieving a healthy weight, helps control blood sugar levels, lowers cholesterol and helps maintain bowel health and normalizes bowel movements. It is divided into two categories; soluble (partially dissolves in water) and insoluble (does not dissolve in water). Soluble fiber is found in fruits (apples and citrus), oats, barley and legumes.
Ways to easily increase your fiber intake:
Action: Focus on at least one of these 8 ways to increase your fiber intake that will work for you. Start today. Other good habits will naturally follow. The following list of “high fiber foods” ARE your “super foods”, your “cancer fighting foods”, your “anti-inflammatory foods”, your “antioxidant and phytochemical foods”. These food lists overlap. They all have health benefits. They all help you shed pounds, promote health and prevent disease. Look at this list and also reference my defined “super foods” list (defined by healthy and transportable). Find some foods that you like and add those to your daily/weekly diet for extra fiber. Food Amount Fiber in Grams Turnip Greens, boiled 1 cup 5.0 Raspberries 1 cup 8.0 Bananas 1 medium 3.1 Apple, with skin 1 medium 4.4 Sweet Potato 1 medium, baked 3.0 Almonds 1 ounce or about 23 nuts 3.5 Whole Wheat Bread 1 slice 1.9 Black Beans 1 cup 15.0 Broccoli, cooked 1 cup 5.1 Carrots 1 medium 1.7 Oatmeal 1 cup 4.0 Bran Flakes 3/4 cup 5.3 Raisin Bran 1 cup 8.0 Brown Rice 1 cup 4.0 Garbanzo Beans 1 cup 12.0 Peas and Carrots, cooked from frozen 1 cup 4.0 Health Inspires 1BMJ 2013;347:f6879 Dietary fibre intake and risk of cardiovascular disease: systematic review and meta-analysis (Published 19 December 2013)
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