Learn more about the health benefits of soluble fiber and insoluble fiber.
January 30, 2018
If you are healthy, active and energetic, but live with chronic constipation, you may not need to look any further than your local grocery for a realistic solution. Food – plant foods in particular – can be a safe and effective solution for constipation. Fiber is medicine What is it about plant foods that…Read More
December 28, 2017
Dietary fiber (the kind you eat) is an exceedingly important nutrient found in plants that our bodies do not digest. Unlike most foods, fiber is not absorbed. Rather, it passes through the digestive tract creating bulk, and moving waste out of the body. While this doesn’t sound like top priority, it’s hard to account for…Read More
December 8, 2017
Bowel management. It’s not necessarily the most pleasant phrase to ever be written, however, whether we like it or not, it is something that everyone deals with on a daily basis. What is bowel management? It is finding the right balance of regularity between loose stools and constipation. We are all familiar with the commercials…Read More
July 24, 2017
For those of us who consider ourselves baby boomers, we might not think “the rules” apply to us like they did in our younger days. In some cases, I suppose they don’t. In the case of nutrition and healthy eating, however, they most certainly do and even more so than years passed. Solid nutrition is…Read More
July 11, 2017
With all the BBQs, ice cream, and activities this summer, it’s easy to throw your body out of sync. With these five tips you can help maintain a well-balanced diet this summer.
April 24, 2017
Fiber d’Lish is the only Fiber bar that combines natural whole grain oats with a perfect blend of soluble and insoluble fiber. Fiber d’Lish is made up of 7 different types of grains that pack our bars with whole grain “roughage” and contain all parts of the entire grain kernel. This allows us to produce…Read More
March 22, 2017
When embarking on a lifestyle change, such as choosing to eat healthier foods, it is empowering to know YOU have made the choice, and YOU are in control. When you make this choice, you may set goals and create plans to help you succeed. To guide you in your planning efforts, and to increase your…Read More
March 6, 2017
New research published on-line in the February edition of American Journal of Clinical Nutrition supports the belief that switching from refined grains to whole grains may help with weight management efforts, even as much as a daily 30 minute walk helps to manage weight.
November 1, 2016
Many people are advised that dietary fiber is good for them, but not many know what it is, or how much fiber they should be consuming for optimal health. As a result, most Americans don’t get enough fiber in their diets. Fiber intake is essential for healthy bowel function and studies have found that getting…Read More
Healthy Snacks for Summer Trips Summertime is a time for family vacations, day trips, camping, and road trips. If your family is planning a summer trip, you might be thinking about what kind of healthy snacks to pack. The kids might be requesting chips, candy and sweet drinks, but you know better. Feeling overfed and…Read More