Wellness

You probably need more fiber -  fiber could easily be called "the most important nutrient you didn't know you weren't getting enough of." And while most women recognize the digestive and heart-health benefits of fiber,

few people are aware of fiber's head-to-toe healthboosting abilities.

Full-body benefits
Fiber is good for a lot more than just maintaining regularity. Fiber has been shown to help promote health throughout your whole body.

Bowel and Digestive Support—Research shows that a high-fiber diet helps reduce the likelihood of hernias, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, and other diseases of the bowel.
Heart Protector—Fiber helps lower cholesterol levels. It's been shown that diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk may significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.

Powerful Immune Booster—Fiber provides food for the "friendly bacteria" in your large intestine that fight the growth of harmful bacteria and contribute to immune support throughout the entire body. In addition, fiber also absorbs and helps sweep away toxins, fat, and cholesterol so they are not recirculated into the blood.

Weight Control—By helping people feel fuller longer, fiber helps stop overeating—helping to prevent weight gain and allowing people to more easily shed excess pounds.

Blood Sugar Regulation—Fiber naturally reduces swings in blood sugar levels by slowing the release of sugars into the bloodstream.

Natural Fatigue Fighter—Research has shown that boosting fiber intake improves mood and increases feelings of well-being while improving energy levels and reducing feelings of fatigue.

Natural Cancer Fighter—Numerous studies suggest that eating a low-fat diet that is high in fiber can reduce the risk of developing some forms of cancer.

But fiber does more than just help prevent toxins and wastes from reentering the system, it also forces the body to pull cholesterol out of the blood to make new bile—helping control blood cholesterol levels and contributing to a healthy cardiovascular system.

The Great Fiber Gap
Most people believe they are getting an adequate supply of fiber every day, but they couldn't be more wrong. In fact, 95% of South Africans are not getting the right amount of fiber on a daily basis. On average, the typical adult is only getting about half as much fiber as the body needs each day.

Why Are We Falling Flat on Fiber?
The biggest reason we don't get the fiber they need is because we don't eat enough fiber-rich foods like beans, grains, fruits, and vegetables. To complicate the problem, many modern, processed foods have been stripped of their natural fiber, creating an even greater challenge to consume enough fiber. Even labels that identify "whole grains" don't guarantee that the food is rich in fiber.

Give Your Health a Fiber Boost
So if you're feeling less than healthy, fill your diet with fiber from oat bran, rice bran, wheat bran, fruits, and vegetables, and fill the gaps with the all-natural power of FiberWise. Your whole body will thank you.