The Importance of Fiber

Childhood obesity continues to be a concern for the children of the United States. Unfortunately, there is no quick solution for the issue. At this time there is no medication approved for treating childhood obesity. What is the best solution then?
To change our children's diet. By changing and monitoring what our children are eating, as parents, we can make sure they are getting all the proper nutrients they need. It is suggested that instead of focusing on weight loss, it is healthier for obese kids to maintain weight while they still have growing and developing to do. It is in no way healthy for children to start eating a diet that is low in calories and nutrients. Although the short term results of a low calorie diet are successful; the success is short term. Weight is easily gained back once more calories are obtained. A low calorie diet can also inhibit growth and development.
Research suggests the best solution is a diet full of vitamins and nutrients. Especially one important nutrient: Fiber. A diet high in fiber has many positive effects on assisting in weight loss and maintaining a healthy life style. Fiber can be found in many foods.
There are two different types of fiber. There is soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber can be found in apples, bananas, pears, plums, prunes, broccoli, carrots, lettuce, beans, potatoes, sweet potatoes and onions. Insoluble fiber can be found in whole grains, nuts, seeds, wheat and flax seed. Both insoluble and soluble fiber are necessary for a healthy diet.
For those who don't have a diet high in fiber, they can use fiber supplements. Most Americans do not meet the recommended dosage. For adults is is recommended to consume at least 20-35 grams/day of fiber. For children glucoomannan is a healthy fiber supplement to assist with maintaining a healthy weight.

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Dietary fiber functions & benefits

Functions	Benefits[25][26]
Adds bulk to your diet, making you feel full faster	May reduce appetite
Attracts water and turns to gel during digestion, trapping carbohydrates and slowing absorption of glucose[27]	Lowers variance in blood sugar levels
Lowers total and LDL cholesterol	Reduces risk of heart disease
Regulates blood sugar	May reduce onset risk or symptoms of metabolic syndrome and diabetes
Speed the passage of foods through the digestive system	Facilitates regularity
Adds bulk to the stool	Alleviates constipation
Balance intestinal pH[28] and stimulates intestinal fermentation production of short-chain fatty acids	May reduce risk of colorectal cancer[29]

-from Wikipedia.com

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You Are What You Eat

"You are what you eat." This is a saying we have all heard growing up. I know when I was younger I used to laugh at the idea. I used to try to imagine myself as a piece of pizza, a hot dog, or even an ice cream cone. It didn't make sense to me as a child, but now as an adult the picture is crystal clear. It is true we are what we eat! Scary isn't it?
The purpose of eating is to provide nutrients for our body so that our organs and muscles can perform their necessary duties. Our bodies need energy to operate and food is where we find that energy. The food we eat effects every organ and muscle in our body. Each nutrient, vitamin, or sugar does it's own job. Protein repairs muscles, calcium builds strong bones, vitamin B helps us fight off a cold, and carbs actually provides our bodies with the fuel it needs to perform it's daily tasks.
It seems simple doesn't it? Yet, so many people are unaware of what they are actually putting into their stomachs. They are unaware of what the by-product will do to their insides. This lack of knowledge is a huge contributing factor to the rise of childhood obesity.
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