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Increase fiber in diet
Dietary fiber adds bulk to your diet. Because it makes you feel full faster, it can be helpful in controlling weight. Fiber aids digestion, helps prevent constipation, and is sometimes used for the treatment of diverticulosis, diabetes, and heart disease.
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How do I increase fiber in my diet?
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A 56-year old female asked:
After reducing sugar and increasing fiber in my diet, I now crave sugar in the evening. How to stop the cravings?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Suggest me a good diet which gives fiber & calcium?
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What's the difference between roughage and fiber in the diet?
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A 40-year old asked:
Can you please tell me why it'sgood to have more fiber in your diet?
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A 40-year old asked:
People say they would be more healthy if they had more fiber in their diet. Is fiber really that healthy?
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A 16-year old asked:
I eat a very high fiber diet. Will this make the bag explode if I have too much gas in my system?
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How can I go about softening stool with fiber diets?
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Which types of diseases may you incur if you do not have enough fiber in your diet?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Trying to incorporate more fiber into my almost 4yr olds diet, what over the counter product is safe to give her?
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A 45-year old asked:
What can i feed my bf who is on a low fiber diet?
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How do I know exactly what does a low fiber diet consist of?
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How can dietary fiber be added to the diet?
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Is mexican food good to eat on a high fiber diet?
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A 32-year old male asked:
Will a diet really high in fiber effect the effectiveness of cialis?
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A 24-year old asked:
If you eat a diet which is high in fiber, why would you experience constipation?
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Is it okay to eat lots of fiber on low carb diet?
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A 46-year old asked:
Could a high fiber diet cause constant gas?
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What are the health risks of a low fiber diet?
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Could a high fiber diet help me lose weight in a week?
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What is the definition or description of: Low fiber diet?
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A 42-year old asked:
Is it a good idea to have a low fiber diet without dairy?
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A 21-year old asked:
Will having a high fiber diet prevent diverticulitis and diverticulitis?
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A 49-year old asked:
Anyone know what is a high fiber diet for those suffering from diverticulitus?
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A 40-year old asked:
Can you please explain why a diet high in fiber is recommended for a patient with diabetes?
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A 36-year old asked:
Can you tell me if there are disadvantages to a high fiber diet besides the need to take in more water?
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A 43-year old asked:
Which foods are the best for a high fiber diet & anemia?
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A 37-year old asked:
Were I to go on a super strict high fiber diet for the next few weeks, will that clean out my colon?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Is the diet pills Skinny Fiber safe? I know diet and exercise but I want to try these but want to make sure they will not harm me as well.
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A 21-year old female asked:
Why am i always having constipation during my diet? (Trying to lose weight). I am eating a lot of fiber . Its annoying cuz im always bloated.
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