When we think about maintaining good heart health, we often focus on exercise and a balanced diet. But there’s one overlooked hero in the quest to improve heart health – fiber. Fibers are found in foods like whole grain bread, brown rice, oatmeal, vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, and seeds. It is not digested like other […]
Fancy Some Fiber?
Fiber may not be the fanciest nutrient around, but it sure is an important one! Most Americans fall far short of their daily intake recommendations. How much do you get? Health experts recommend 25 grams per day for women and 38 grams per day for men up to age 50. Women and men older than […]
What’s for Breakfast? Oatmeal!
Fuel Your Body for the Day with Breakfast You’ve probably heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And guess what? Research continues to show that it really is! The word “breakfast” comes from “breaking the fast”, or refueling your body after going all night without food. This fuel sets the tone for […]
