Starting
Sunday, April 07 @ 11:59 PM, until
Sunday, April 14 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 4/14/2019
1
members have accepted this challenge.
1
members have completed this challenge.
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