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.
Eating Fiber Will NOT Relieve Constipation! I can't tell you how many clients have complained to me that they are eating lots of fiber, still constipated! Conventional sources of information (and also 'holistic' ones), give you the impression that if you just eat enough fiber, you will not be constipated. That is a big MYTH - it is not lack of fiber that causes constipation; it is lack of bile. Moderate fiber intake is good, as fiber helps bind some toxins and carry them out of the body.