Posts Tagged dietary fiber

Resource post for September: Fibers for our health

Posted in Cardiovascular Sciences, Cholesterol, Food, Nutrition, Prevention • Tags: , , ,

What are fibers?

Fibers come from plant materials. Our body cannot digest or absorb fibers. They seldom provide vitamins and nutrients. Yet, fibers in our diet are very important to our health.  A lot of fibers are actually in carbohydrates that you eat - yes, carbs - that dreaded word that seems to give weight watchers nightmares. Don’t worry. Fibers are special. More →

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Raquel Billiones • There are 1 lonesome comment