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.
The kind of fibre that helps treat and prevent constipation is called insoluble fibre. Itâs found in wheat bran, whole grains, certain fruits and vegetables, and nuts and seeds. In the intestinal tract, insoluble fibre retains water, helping to form larger, heavier and softer stools that are easy to pass.he fact you eat plenty of whole grains and fruits and vegetables is great. But you may not be getting as much fibre as you think â or the right type. Women aged 19 to 50 need 25 grams of fibre each day and men need 38 grams. After 50, women require 21 gram of fibre each day and men require 30 grams.