Fiber is Your Friend - Learn How to Get More

Foods rich in fiber can help to keep you full, reduce blood sugar spikes, pull cholesterol away from your heart and improve bowel regularity. Studies have shown that those people who eat a fiber rich diet are at healthier weights. You can get your daily recommended intake by eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and whole grains. If you think your diet is lacking in fiber, learn how to plan a fiber full meal plan and how to incorporate these foods into your daily diet. And don't worry, you won't be eating bark and sticks - fiber rich foods taste good too!

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Fiber is Your Friend - Learn How to Get More Foods rich in fiber can help to keep you full, reduce blood sugar spikes, pull cholesterol away from your heart and improve bowel regularity. Studies have shown that those people who eat a fiber rich diet are at healthier weights. You can get your daily recommended intake by eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and whole grains. If you think your diet is lacking in fiber, learn how to plan a fiber full meal plan and how to incorporate these foods into your daily diet. And don't worry, you won't be eating bark and sticks - fiber rich foods taste good too! Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE Type 2 Diabetes Expert A Fiber Rich Diet Can Help You Lose Weight and Improve Diabetes Fiber is the indigestible part of carbohydrate found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. It is recommended that we ingest about 25-38g/day of fiber. But research has found that in those persons with Type 2 diabetes, high intakes of fiber...  READ NOW A Healthy Low-Carbohydrate Alternative - Walnuts Walnuts contain plant-based omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Long chain omega-3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA can be synthesized from ALA. Research has shown that diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and may benefit those with Type 2 diabetes, especially those with elevated triglycerides.Walnuts are also low in carbohydrate and are a good source of fiber... READ NOW Choosing Whole Grains is Good for Your Health Whole grains are grains that are made up of all parts of the grain - the bran (fiber rich outer layer), the endosperm (middle), and the germ (the nutrient-rich inner part). Whole grains must be 100% of the original kernel. Whole grains contain more fiber, vitamins and minerals than white flours.  They also raise blood sugars at a slower pace... READ NOW Load up on Non-Starchy Vegetables Vegetables are nutrient dense - loaded with vitamins, minerals, disease fighting antioxidants and fiber. Fiber is an important nutrient when it comes to managing weight and diabetes. One of the best ways to increase your fiber content is to increase your vegetable intake, preferably non-starchy vegetables. Non-starchy vegetables contain about 25 calories, 0 g fat, 5-6 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, and 0.5-2 g protein per 1/2 cup cooked or 1 cup raw... READ NOW Featured Articles • Abs are Made in the Crock Pot • How to Take Your Thyroid Medication • 3 Healthy Foods to Throw Away if You Want to Lose Weight • How to Organize Your Kitchen to Lose Weight • Five Food Strategies You Can Do Right Now to Reach Your Fitness Goals • 7 Great Upper Back Exercises - Here's How to Work Your Posture Muscles • Yummy Ideas and Recipes for Low-Carb Pizza • Depression & Anxiety in Fibromyalgia Advertisement About Type 2 Diabetes  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Type 2 Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.