Starting Sunday, February 17 @ 11:59 PM, until Sunday, February 24 11:59 PM  your challenge is to ...

Eat Fiber Rich Foods

In this week's challenge you must eat fiber rich foods. Eat more fiber. You've probably heard it before. But do you know why fiber is so good for your health? Dietary fiber - found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes - is probably best known for its ability to prevent or relieve constipation. But foods containing fiber can provide other health benefits as well, such as helping to maintain a healthy weight and lowering your risk of diabetes and heart disease.

Benefits of Eating Fiber Rich Foods.

You'll lose weight

Maintain a healthier weight over time.

Cholesterol Lowering Effects

Heart Disease Reduction

Blood Sugar Control

Treating and Preventing Constipation

Prevent colon polyps and cancer



Here are a few fiber rich foods to help you out this week:

Spinach, Broccoli, Carrots, Brussels Sprouts, Green Beans

Whole-Wheat Bread, Bran Muffin, Rye Bread, Rice Cakes

Lentils, Kidney Beans, Lima Beans, Baked Beans, Green Peas

Barley, Wheat Bran, Spaghetti(whole wheat), Brown Rice, Bulgar

Pear, Apple, Strawberries, Banana, Orange

Prunes, Apricots, Raisins, Dates, Plums

Peanuts, Walnuts, Popcorn, Peanuts, Fibers

On average this is how much fiber we should be getting within our diets.

Suggested Reading:
Dietary fiber: Essential For A Healthy Diet- Learn more here.
10 Amazing Health Benefits of Eating More Fiber - Learn more here.
The Health Benefits of Fiber - Learn more here.
Are You Eating a High-Fiber Diet? - Learn more here.

This challenge was closed on 2/24/2019

The Weekly Health Challenge is a self-audited program designed to motivate the JCSC Wellness participants in reducing BMI on a weekly basis.

How it works:

1. Each week there will be a new health challenge. You can accept the challenge by accepting the pledge for each challenge. You can only accept a challenge from midnight on Sunday to midnight on Tuesday.

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3. Every week, the participants that complete the challenge will be recognized on this page.