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.
Lifestyle. Getting enough fiber in your diet (20 to 35 g per day) helps prevent constipation. Vegetables, fresh fruits (especially dried fruits) and whole grains, including wheat and bran, or oatmeal cereals, are excellent sources of fiber.onstipation is a change in your normal bowel movements, going less frequently than you usually do, passing hard, dry stools, or straining when you defecate. Constipation can be acute (coming on suddenly but infrequently) or chronic (long lasting). Most people have constipation at some point.