7 Easy Tips for More Fiber Daily
Fiber is being marketed as an exciting and appealing wellness trend. According to Dr. Qianzhi Jiang, a pediatric and family dietitian at The Nutrition Changer, fiber aids in reducing energy consumption, lowering blood sugar levels, preventing specific cancers, enhancing gut health, and supporting cardiovascular wellness. Valerie Agyeman, a registered dietitian nutritionist, emphasizes that many individuals fail to meet their daily fiber requirements. The US Food and Drug Administration suggests that active, healthy adults should consume 28 grams of dietary fiber daily; however, research indicates that nearly all American adults fall short, with about 95% not reaching this target. Suggestions for increasing fiber intake include eating fruit and vegetable skins, incorporating beans or lentils into meals, and selecting high-fiber snacks.
Key facts
- Fiber is being rebranded as a fun and sexy wellness trend.
- Dr. Qianzhi Jiang is a pediatric and family dietitian at The Nutrition Changer.
- Valerie Agyeman is a registered dietitian nutritionist.
- US FDA recommends 28 grams of dietary fiber per day for active, healthy adults.
- Studies show almost all American adults are deficient in fiber, some 95% under daily allotment.
- Dr. Lisa Ganjhu is a gastroenterologist at NYU Langone.
- Tips include eating fruit skin, adding beans, seeds, nuts, fruit to dessert, high-fiber snacks, and cooking and cooling starchy foods.
- Nature Made's SuperGreens Mix supports digestion.
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- The Nutrition Changer
- US Food and Drug Administration
- NYU Langone
- WebMD
- Zoe
- Nature Made
- Vogue