By: Katie Skinner
Thanks to the popularity of fast food restaurants and other convenience food places it’s no secret that the Standard American Diet (S.A.D) is severely lacking in fiber. If apples, brown rice, garbanzo beans, flax seeds and broccoli aren’t on the menu then dietary fiber consumption may be taking a back to seat to saturated fat and processed sugar. Fiber consumption is usually associated with an increased number of trips to the bathroom but according to health experts like Dr. Andrew Weil and Brenda Watson, C.N.C fiber also plays an important role in a maintaining a healthy body weight, in reducing the risk of heart disease and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
Dietary fiber is found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds & legumes. If the diet is lacking in any of these areas then it may be hard to obtain the FDA Recommended Daily Amount of 25 grams of fiber per day. According to Phyllis Balch C.N.C in Prescription for Nutritional Healing, dietary fiber is the part of the plant that is resistant to the body’s digestive enzymes which results in only a small amount of fiber getting digested. Instead, most of the fiber moves through the GI tract and is eliminated by the body. Even though fiber is not digested like carbohydrates, fats and proteins are, it still helps the body perform many functions. According to Brenda Watson C.N.C in The Fiber35 Diet, soluble fiber can slow the absorption of sugar, regulate blood sugar and lower total cholesterol levels which may contribute to reducing the risk of heart disease.* Insoluble fiber moves bulk through the intestines promoting regular bowel movements and improving overall digestive function.*
An on-the-go lifestyle can make it difficult to consume adequate amounts of fiber at every meal. Fiber supplements are a quick, simple option to add fiber to a meal or snack when the diet is lacking. Natural Factors PGX fiber supplement is a top seller at The Mustard Seed Natural & Organic Food Store. Natural Factors PGX is a clinically researched, highly-purified, water-soluble fiber supplement derived from konjac root (also known as glucomannan). Natural Factors PGX is able to absorb several hundred times its weight in water and stomach fluids, thereby helping to create a feeling of fullness. The increased feeling of fullness can make it possible to decrease food intake without experiencing hunger.* Natural Factors PGX has also been shown to slow the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, lower the glycemic index of meals and control blood glucose levels.* Natural Factors PGX has metabolism boosting properties due to its advanced delivery system which utilizes MCT-rich coconut oil. MCT’s in coconut oil have been shown to have a thermogenic effect which may increase metabolism, helping the body to burn more calories each day.*
Ideally, fiber should be obtained through the diet, but consuming a fiber supplement could provide the extra boost needed to accomplish health goals like weight loss, healthy cholesterol levels and balanced blood sugar levels.* Natural Factors PGX has an excellent safety profile and contains absolutely no stimulants. The fiber in Natural Factors PGX is Doctor Oz approved! Due to the appetite reducing, blood sugar balancing and metabolism boosting benefits promoted in Natural Factors PGX, it is one of the top-selling weight loss supplements at The Mustard Seed Natural & Organic Food Store. Click here for a Natural Factors PGX coupon redeemable only at The Mustard Seed Natural & Organic Food Store, 969 Arsenal Street, Watertown.
References:
Prescription for Nutritional Healing by Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
The Fiber35 Diet by Brenda Watson, CNC
http://naturalfactors.com/us/en/products/frontend/WebsiteImages/naturalfactorsusa/documents/701__PGXDaily-RS.pdf.pdf#zoom=100
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/viewers-all-time-favorite-tips
http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/GuidanceDocuments/FoodLabelingNutrition/FoodLabelingGuide/ucm064928.htm
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA364219
*Disclaimer: Nothing in this article is intended as, or should be construed as, medical advice. This article is for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug administration. The products mentioned in this article are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
References:
Prescription for Nutritional Healing by Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
The Fiber35 Diet by Brenda Watson, CNC
http://naturalfactors.com/us/en/products/frontend/WebsiteImages/naturalfactorsusa/documents/701__PGXDaily-RS.pdf.pdf#zoom=100
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/viewers-all-time-favorite-tips
http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/GuidanceDocuments/FoodLabelingNutrition/FoodLabelingGuide/ucm064928.htm
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA364219
*Disclaimer: Nothing in this article is intended as, or should be construed as, medical advice. This article is for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug administration. The products mentioned in this article are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
