Why High Fiber Diet Is The Best Diet Submitted By: Brandon H. Masters Dieticians and physicians agree that a high fiber diet is the best diet not only for a healthy weight but also for a healthy heart and over all health and general well being. According to the Surgeon General, the American Dietetic Association and the National Cancer Institute, fiber should become an essential part of your daily diet,

adults should consume 20-35 grams of fiber everyday for optimal health. For children the standard rule of ‘age plus five’ applies, for example a child of six should take eleven grams of fiber everyday. Most of us do not know the harmful effects of prepared and preserved snack foods. If we knew that these foods make our arteries thick with cholesterol and sugars, we wouldn’t be rushing to restaurants for a tasty bite. It is time to revive the taste for fresh foods such fruits,

vegetables and whole grains. These foods contain fiber and we need to introduce fiber in our daily diet. Many of us don’t even get half the daily recommended numbers. The reason why doctors and dieticians strongly recommend a high fiber diet is because fiber works effectively and efficiently in the cleansing process. The two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble, play a significant role in eliminating toxins

cholesterol from the body. The water soluble forms of fiber absorb water soluble fats like excess cholesterol, and trap it, and escort it from the body in a healthy bowel movement. Insoluble forms of fiber (known as roughage) work like a broom to sweep the intestine clean of debris. Research has shown that high fiber diets decrease the risk of colon diseases, including Crohn’s, Colitis and even cancer. Fiber is very good for a healthy cardiovascular system.