What can high-fiber foods do for you?
- Support bowel regularity
- Help maintain normal cholesterol levels
- Help maintain normal blood sugar levels
- Help keep unwanted pounds off
How much fiber do you need?
Current recommendations suggest that adults consume 20-35 grams of dietary fiber per day, but the average American's daily intake of dietary fiber is only 14-15 grams. The ADA recommends trying to get most of your dietary fiber from foods you eat, as an important part of consuming variety, nutrition , synergy between nutrients, and possibly phytonutrients
