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Fiber has become a big topic of conversation at my household lately. Seems the little ones weren't getting enough of it, and it was affecting them quite adversely. So I have been researching and reading a lot of labels and came across both insoluble fiber and soluble fiber and I wanted to know the difference. I thought you might want to know too. According to the American Heart Association Read more
Women should aim to get between 25 and 30 grams of fiber a day. It keeps your digestive system happy and also helps prevent breast cancer. If you have high cholesterol, getting your fill of fiber has also been shown to lower the LDL (bad) cholesterol levels in your blood. Is there anything fiber doesn't do? We are all in agreement that fiber is good for us, but have you ever wondered if one fiber Read more
The old adage "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" seems to be true. This common fruit is a powerhouse when it comes to nutrition. Here are five facts to ensure this fruit becomes the apple of your eye. Apples are in season now and they are a relatively inexpensive fruit. Plus they don't lose much of the nutritional punch if they are stored for long periods of time, making them a perfect Read more
