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Many of us can relate to the feeling of abdominal discomfort caused by bloating, but what causes that distended sensation and what can help relieve it?  It turns out, there are some typical culprits for feelings of gassiness, bloating and constipation. With the obvious being certain types of foods.  Difficult to digest foods such as…Read More

If you are making changes in your daily meal plan to include more fiber and reach  25 grams per day, there’s no better time than summer to make it happen.  Even summer picnics and celebrations offer opportunity to include more fiber-filled foods in the form of fruits and vegetables.  Here are a few tips and…Read More

When embarking on a lifestyle change, such as choosing to eat healthier foods, it is empowering to know YOU have made the choice, and YOU are in control. When you make this choice, you may set goals and create plans to help you succeed.  To guide you in your planning efforts, and to increase your…Read More

It’s hard to believe that the sun-soaked days of summer are soon to be followed by school days and full schedules. Where does the time go? If packing school lunch becomes part of your daily routine once the school year rolls around, you might already be thinking about ways to make good nutrition part of…Read More

Trying to stay slim over the summer months?  As you well know, an active lifestyle in addition to wise food choices can be helpful to achieving this goal. Increasing how many high-fiber foods one eats can help too. Aside from many other health benefits of the rough stuff, research shows that increasing fiber assists with…Read More

  Weight management. Cardiovascular health. Cancer prevention. Digestive health. Diabetes management. What is one nutrient that contributes to these health benefits, and more?  It’s fiber.  With all of the beneficial health effects of fiber, it’s hard to imagine how Americans consistently fall short of the recommended 25 grams of fiber per day. Yet, Americans’ busy…Read More

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD Cookie parties, family gatherings, reunions with friends – this season is full of great times to gather with loved ones. And to stuff your face with delicious treats. (Yumm…) Unfortunately, face-stuffing doesn’t always seem like such a great idea in retrospect. (We don’t make New Year’s resolutions just for fun!)…Read More

By Kathy Siegel, RD, CDN During the holidays, the party fare tends to be higher in calories, fat and carbs, and not necessarily high in fiber! We all know the importance of getting enough fiber in our diet. A diet rich in fiber may help lower your risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, and…Read More

By Sophie Pachella, founder of EatStrong There are two types of dietary fiber: insoluble and soluble. Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water and travels through the small intestine quickly, “sweeping” your gut. The skins of many fruits and vegetables are insoluble. Soluble fiber breaks down as it passes through your digestive system. It forms…Read More

By Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD Despite fiber’s many nutritional and health benefits, it doesn’t necessarily have the most glamorous of reputations. But fiber is definitely worthy of some serious love! It’s time to start myth-busting. Myth: Fiber tastes terrible. Reality: Until recently, fiber may have brought to mind dry, tasteless bran products that are hard…Read More