Fiber is all around us, in fruits and vegetables, in whole grains, breads and cereals, and in beans and other legumes—still, many people have trouble getting even minimal amounts of fiber in their diets. According to the American Dietetic Association, the typical American eats only about 11 grams of fiber per day, less than half the recommended amount.
Fiber: The Hardest Working Food in Your Diet. Ongoing research is discovering more and more benefits of eating fiber.
In the quest for convenient fiber, many of us have turned to supplements and fiber powders and pills. For some people, these supplements are the main source of fiber in their diets. Unfortunately, processed forms of fiber are missing many of the nutrients that natural fiber contains: they’ve been removed during processing and not replaced. After all, fiber is more than roughage. Different fiber-rich foods contain different kinds of fiber. Eating a balanced diet with fruits, vegetables and grains is the only way to get the complete benefits of fiber.
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