Bulk Up With Fiber
If you are not used to fiber in your diet, then you may notice bloating, cramping or gas. Start by making small changes in your diet.
By: Bindu Grandhi and Brigid Beitel
Eating fiber-rich foods can help in the treatment of constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis (the inflammation of pouches in the digestive tract) and irritable bowel syndrome. It may also help lower your cholesterol, and reduce your risk of coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. Not to mention that it keeps you feeling fuller longer after a meal, which can help curb overeating and weight gain. …