Fiber Factoids
The amount of fiber that adults should eat each day
What is 25-35 grams?
Category of foods that contains no fiber and are often high in saturated fat leading to constipation if not eaten with other fiber foods
What are animal products?
Considered a superfood, this green leafy vegetable contains many vitamins, antioxidants, iron, and 4-5 grams of fiber per serving
What is spinach?
A high fiber diet and exercise can help reduce the risk of this disease
What is cardiovascular disease?
Type of fiber that helps bulk up and soften the stool
What is insoluble fiber?
Category of human nutrients where all fiber is found
What is plant-based foods?
A non-fiber activity which helps as a natural cathartic. Its absence often leads to constipation
What is walking?
Found in many breads and cereals, this nutrient is a highly potent source of insoluble fiber for those without gluten sensitivity
What is wheat bran?
A high fiber diet and limiting the consumption of red meat (beef/pork/lamb) and processed meats (bacon, sausage, hot dogs, deli) can reduce the risk of this disease
What is colon cancer?
This simple daily activity can help reduce constipation and flush water wastes from the body
What is drinking plenty of water?
Type of fiber that helps lower blood sugars and cholesterol along with helping to feed the gut bacteria
What is soluble fiber?
Do this when going to the bathroom often leads to easier stool passage and lowers the need to strain
What is elevating your feet or the "Thinkers" position?
This group of vegetables are a great source of fiber and protein though might make you reach for your bottle of Beano often
What are legumes?
High fiber diet, regular activity, and limiting the intake of high fat foods is helping in preventing this medical condition which often comes from recurrent constipation
What are hemorrhoids?
This fruit is the highest fiber berry and also high in antioxidants
What are raspberries?
Average amount of daily fiber eaten by adults in US
What is 10-16 grams?
Excessive amounts of this common nutrient, commonly found in dairy products and natural supplements, can lead to constipation
What is calcium?
This food has the highest fiber content of any seed regularly consumed by humans
What are Chia seeds?
Eating a high fiber diet can have a positive influence on these intestinal inhabitants, leading to reduced inflammation, lower blood pressure and blood sugar, good weight control, and improve cognition and mood
What is the gut microbiome?
Good source of fiber for those with gluten sensitivity
What are quinoa, chia seeds, buckwheat, or gluten-free oats?
This milk is unusual in that it has 2gm of fiber in every 8oz serving
What is soy milk?
This practice which involves being overly busy or over-engaged in an activity, can lead to constipation
What is stool holding or not answering the call?
This food has the highest fiber content of any nut regularly consumed by humans
What are almonds?
A diet high in this type of fiber can help prevent overeating and obesity by slowing stomach emptying and digestion
What is insoluble fiber?
The risk of this bowel disease is reduced by eating diet high in insoluble fiber by having large, soft stools that reduce bowel stress
What is diverticulitis?