Give Your Diet a Fiber Boost
Experts recommend that adults get 25-35 grams of fiber per day. If you're like most Americans, you're probably consuming only 10-15 grams of fiber per day. So you need to give your diet the fiber boost it needs.Here's how to do it:
In conjunction with increasing the amount of fiber in your diet, it is also recommended that you decrease your fat intake. You can do this with diet alone or with a combination of diet and a fiber supplement like KONSYL. When you decide to increase the amount of fiber in your diet, it is advisable to increase it slowly. Adding a lot of fiber in a short period of time may cause bloating, flatulence (gas) and/or cramping. When fiber-rich foods and/or fiber supplements are added to the diet gradually, the body will adjust more easily, enabling the digestive system to work smoothly and comfortably.Adding fiber to your diet is easy.
Here are some tips that can help you get started:- Substitute high-fiber foods (whole grains, brown rice, fruits and vegetables (especially fresh fruits and vegetables that are eaten raw with the skin) instead of low-fiber foods (white bread, white rice, candy and chips)
- Eat high-fiber foods at every meal. For example, bran flakes topped with sliced fruit and low-fat milk is a great, high-fiber way to start your day
- Add fiber to your diet slowly
- Drink plenty of water — at least 8 glasses per day — while consuming a high-fiber diet to prevent constipation
- If you are still falling short of your fiber goal of 25-35 grams per day, consider adding a fiber supplement like KONSYL Original to your daily routine