As a child
growing up, fiber was the last thing on my mind. Tasting
good was top on my priority list! I do
remember seeing people putting this powder stuff in a glass of water, drinking
it down, and stating as I got older I would start thinking more about it
too. Well, I’m 44 years old and have
been increasingly thinking about it over the last 10 years of my life. Fiber is your friend and all the healthy benefits will not be discussed in
this short blog, but hopefully this will draw your attention to the necessity
of fiber no matter your age.
The National
Fiber Council recommends 32 grams
of fiber a day for a healthy adult. According
to Columbia University Institute of human nutrition, the average American
consumes 10-15 grams per day. Make no mistake about it, if you are taking
in about 10 grams of fiber a day, then don’t jump up to the 32 grams tomorrow. Take note; a big jump like that would be
a shock to your system. Fiber is a good
cleaning agent for your body. All the
people with children holler, “Potty break!!”
Needless to say, gradually building up to the 32 grams per day is the best
way to gooooo (pun alert)!
It is important
for us to remember to take care of our bodies as much as humanly possible. I know Paul is not talking about eating
healthy in this passage; however, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NLT) give us insight
that we are to take care of our bodies. “Don’t you realize that your body is the
temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do
not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.”
What are some good sources of fiber? If you look up fiber or see it on a label,
then you will see words like soluble and insoluble. In a nutshell
(pun alert), both are good for you and needed.
Here is a list of some good
foods that are high in fiber: Beans; 100% whole grains; brown rice; popcorn (watch
the butter & salt); nuts & seeds; fruits (w/skin); berries; oatmeal; vegetables; dietary supplements.
In Christ Alone
and continuing in prayer,
Chad
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