Relapse is a brief return to addictive behavior. It doesnât mean that youâre destined to fail if youâve had a relapse. You may need to go back into treatment and/or intensive counseling so you can get back on the road to recovery.
Many whole grains are good or excellent sources of dietary fiber. Most refined grains contain little fiber. Dietary fiber from whole grains, as part of an overall healthy diet, may help improve blood cholesterol levels, and lower risk of heart disease, stroke, obesity and type 2 diabetes. Dietary fiber can make you feel full, so you may eat fewer calories.
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body canât digest. Though most carbohydrates are broken down into sugar molecules, fiber cannot be broken down into sugar molecules, and instead it passes through the body undigested. Fiber helps regulate the bodyâs use of sugars, helping to keep hunger and blood sugar in check. Children and adults need at least 20 to 30 grams of fiber per day for good health, but most Americans get only about 15 grams a day. Great sources are whole fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and beans. Soluble fiber, which dissolves in water, can help lower glucose levels as well as help lower blood cholesterol.