During a speech at Northwestern University on Oct. 2, 2014, President Barack Obama offered a rosy -- if cautious -- view on the state of the economy. One of the statistics he touted was this one: When I took office, the deficit was nearly 10 percent of our economy. Today, it's approaching 3 percent..
Fiber Supplements. Fiber is vital to health. It helps digestion, prevents constipation, and may also lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes are good sources of dietary fiber. But many adults fall short of getting the recommended amounts per dayâ38 grams for men and 25 grams for women. That's where fiber supplements come in.
Fibers that don't dissolve in water are called insoluble fiber. There is only soluble fiber in juice. Insoluble fiber is those fibers in plant cell walls that increases stool bulk and speed up the passage of food through our digestive system. Fibers that do dissolve in water are known as soluble fiber. Insoluble fiber foods is therefore a very effective treatment for constipation.