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To Peel or Not to Peel Vegetables: How Much Fiber Do You Actually Need?

To Peel or Not to Peel Vegetables: How Much Fiber Do You Actually Need?

Your Variable Fiber Needs While a high-fiber diet is preferable, it’s not always apt. A high-fiber diet gets you more nutrition and supports regularity. But if your colon is inflamed, then it’s best to favor a non-irritating low-fiber diet until you’ve recovered. Here’s how to discern whether or not it’s best to peel that carrot.… Continue Reading

Agar—for Weight Loss and Tasty Desserts

The healthful seaweed agar is used as a gelatin to enhance the flavors of other foods; it has remarkable medicinal properties. If taken as a supplement, it aids weight-reduction as agar’s indigestible fiber absorbs and retains water resulting in a feeling of fullness. This remarkable fiber also soothes the digestive tract and so is medicinal… Continue Reading

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis and colitis are major problems. Here’s why. Imagine a small scrape or irritation on your forearm. Normally, it mends by itself. However, if further insulted and unattended, it may become inflamed. If the inflammation spreads it may degenerate to a life-threatening situation. The lining of a healthy bowel… Continue Reading

Could You be Gluten Sensitive?

If you think you might be sensitive to gluten, it’s important to find out for sure. Here’s why. Early identification and repair give you better odds that you can again enjoy wheat in good health. Lingering in the murky realm of “maybe I do or maybe I don’t” and having another piece of toast is… Continue Reading


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