HEALTH

There are many health benefits when people consumer their daily requirement of fiber. The three primary benefits of Fiber include:

Heart Health

•Fiber aids in lowering cholesterol by binding to it and removing it from the body.

•Increasing fiber intake helps reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by preventing blood from clotting too fast, also lowering blood pressure.

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Weight Management

•Getting enough fiber can help curb hunger and help feel satisfied, which can help with weight management. Research suggests that people who have higher intakes of fiber tend to have healthier body weights.

Digestive Health

•The most recognized benefit of fiber is its important role in keeping the digestive system running smoothly by promoting regularity. Fiber adds bulk to help move food through the digestive tract.

•Along with regular exercise and plenty of water, fiber plays an important part in maintaining digestive health.