Either this week I started discussed adding fiber to a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables, for staying regular.
A good way to introduce psyllium husk seeds (or any new fiber) to your diet is to add a small amount more of it to your diet slowly about every two to three to days, always making sure you consume enough liquids. Adding it into your diet too quickly could cause flatulence, bloating and cramping. Be aware that high dosages of any kind of fiber should not be taken with prescription drugs and/or vitamin/supplements because it will render them ineffective. Ideally fiber should be taken two hours before or after a meal on an empty stomach with adequate water intake.
Why is lack of fiber problematic? Although constipation is not a disease it’s just plain uncomfortable and certainly may lead to other health problems. Lack of fiber has been highly associated with coronary heart disease, cholesterol, diabetes (it helps regulate blood sugar balance) and cancer.
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