Fiber — The Multitasker
Everyone knows that fiber can help you stay regular, but did you know fiber also can help
- Promote heart health
- Promote healthy blood glucose levels
- Maintain a healthy digestive system
- Assist with weight-management goals
Weight Management
It’s not just about counting calories and lowering fat. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, high-fiber diets help promote a healthy weight1. High-fiber foods take longer to digest, and may help you feel full. And the bulk that fiber provides may help you feel more satisfied.
1What We Eat in America National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey (NHANES),
2005-2006. See
www.ars.usda.gov.
Where to Find Fiber
Fiber is found in foods that come from plants. Kellogg’s® All-Bran® cereal is one great source of fiber, along with whole-wheat bread and pasta, brown rice, barley, beans, peas, lentils, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables.
