Habit of the DayHabit of the DayDaily Fiber IntakeDaily Fiber Intake: How to : How to Get Your Fiber—Even If Get Your Fiber—Even If You’re Super BusyYou’re Super Busy

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Benefit:Benefit:The proper amount of daily fiber The proper amount of daily fiber

intake is intake is essential for healthy livingessential for healthy living..– – Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA)Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA)

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Fiber is like the oil in your car.Fiber is like the oil in your car.

It keeps everything smoothly flowing It keeps everything smoothly flowing through your system and helps prevent through your system and helps prevent breakdowns from happening.breakdowns from happening.

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The JAMA recommends The JAMA recommends 25-30 grams25-30 grams of of fiber a day for healthy living.fiber a day for healthy living.

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The problem is that most people The problem is that most people only only consumeconsume an average of an average of 10-15 grams10-15 grams..

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Action Plan:Action Plan:A few simple tips for gettingA few simple tips for getting

enough fiber in your daily meals:enough fiber in your daily meals:

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Eat at least 5 servings ofEat at least 5 servings offruits and vegetables daily.fruits and vegetables daily.

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Choose whole grains for your pasta,Choose whole grains for your pasta,breads and side dishes.breads and side dishes.

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Eat a serving of beans daily.Eat a serving of beans daily.#3#3

Take a fiber substitute like Pysillium HuskTake a fiber substitute like Pysillium Huskto increase your fiber intake toto increase your fiber intake tomatch any dietary shortfalls.match any dietary shortfalls.

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