Daily Fiber Supplements, High-Fiber Foods, Fiber Bars & Sprinkle Fiber

Fiber Supplements, High Fiber Foods, Dietary Fiber Bars and Snacks, Fiber Powders and Sprinkles

The majority of health experts recommend consuming at least 25-35 grams of fiber every day, but statistics show that the average American adult typically consumes less than half of that number daily. Eating a diet high in fiber can help reverse this trend and promote better health and bowel regularity, but many people find it difficult to consume enough fiber through diet alone. The recommended 25-35 grams is roughly equivalent to 15 servings of fruits, vegetables or whole grains, but if you don’t normally eat that many fiber-rich foods, adding natural fiber supplements to your daily diet may help you reach your goal. A high-fiber diet with fiber supplements helps you get the natural balance of 75% insoluble fiber and 25% soluble (water-soluble) fiber you need, since both types are important to your health. Soluble fiber helps absorb toxins in the liver and digestive tract, and insoluble fiber helps to “sweep” the colon free of toxins and waste, promoting regular, healthy bowel movements as a result. Flax-based fiber supplements are a beneficial choice because they mimic this natural balance of soluble and insoluble fiber.‡ Psyllium-based fiber supplements, however, provide the opposite balance and may cause gas, bloating and abdominal discomfort.