BarnDad Innovative Nutrition » Fiber http://barndadnutrition.org digestion, immune function, health and weight management Wed, 28 Oct 2015 23:34:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.3.1 Know the Key Benefits of Dietary Fiber During Pregnancy http://barndadnutrition.org/know-the-key-benefits-of-dietary-fiber-during-pregnancy http://barndadnutrition.org/know-the-key-benefits-of-dietary-fiber-during-pregnancy#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2015 17:22:57 +0000 http://barndadnutrition.org/?p=3754 The USDA recommends people consume 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories. That’s 28 grams of fiber per day, based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Barndad’s Fiber Dx makes it easy to get all the fiber you need for a healthy pregnancy in a delicious high fiber protein shake. Common complaints of pregnancy include…

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]]> http://barndadnutrition.org/know-the-key-benefits-of-dietary-fiber-during-pregnancy/feed 0 Introducing Two New Additions To Our Flavor Family http://barndadnutrition.org/introducing-two-new-additions-to-our-flavor-family http://barndadnutrition.org/introducing-two-new-additions-to-our-flavor-family#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2015 19:41:23 +0000 http://barndadnutrition.org/?p=3653 BarnDad’s FiberDX® is a 100% natural, time-release, 8-LAYER soluble and insoluble fiber matrix that reduces hunger and supports healthy weight management, lean muscle and a healthy digestive system. New research shows that fiber could be the single most overlooked nutrient to help you control your blood sugar and A1C, reduce cholesterol, lose unwanted body fat,…

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]]> http://barndadnutrition.org/introducing-two-new-additions-to-our-flavor-family/feed 0 Dietary Fiber and Your Health http://barndadnutrition.org/dietary-fiber-health http://barndadnutrition.org/dietary-fiber-health#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2014 14:28:40 +0000 http://barndadnutrition.org/?p=3556 Long heralded as part of a healthy diet, fiber has been shown to reduce the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, diverticular disease, and constipation, as well as cancer of the colon, breast, ovary, endometrium, gastrointestinal tract, esophagus, mouth, pharynx, stomach and rectum. Research has found that populations that consume more dietary fiber have less…

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]]> http://barndadnutrition.org/dietary-fiber-health/feed 0 Weight Loss and Fiber http://barndadnutrition.org/weight-loss-fiber http://barndadnutrition.org/weight-loss-fiber#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:11:26 +0000 http://barndadnutrition.org/?p=3554 Many studies have looked at fiber and weight loss. The average value for published studies indicate that consuming an additional 14 grams of fiber daily for more than 2 days is associated with a 10% decrease in calorie intake and weight loss of 4.2 lbs. over 3.8 months, with obese individuals showing an even greater…

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]]> http://barndadnutrition.org/weight-loss-fiber/feed 0 Fiber & Satiety http://barndadnutrition.org/fiber-satiety http://barndadnutrition.org/fiber-satiety#comments Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:45:14 +0000 http://barndadnutrition.org/?p=3550 Did you know that dietary fiber (soluble) slows the time it takes food to leave the stomach? This slower rate of digestion creates a feeling of satiety i.e. you feel fuller longer. Also, once the stomach contents move into the small intestine, those same dietary fibers can affect a wide variety of gastrointestinal hormones that…

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]]> http://barndadnutrition.org/fiber-satiety/feed 0 Is Fiber Still Relevant in Weight Management? http://barndadnutrition.org/fiber-still-relevant-weight-management http://barndadnutrition.org/fiber-still-relevant-weight-management#comments Thu, 29 May 2014 16:39:11 +0000 http://barndadnutrition.org/?p=3246 Analyst Insight by Simone Baroke – Contributing Analyst “Old school” diet lore taught us that fiber “fills you up”, but recent research shows that there is much more to it than that. Dietary fiber has the power to alter the composition of the intestinal micro-flora, triggering the release of satiety hormones that communicate to the…

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]]> http://barndadnutrition.org/fiber-still-relevant-weight-management/feed 0 Fiber for all shapes, types and ages. http://barndadnutrition.org/fiber-shapes-types-ages http://barndadnutrition.org/fiber-shapes-types-ages#comments Thu, 29 Aug 2013 15:29:58 +0000 http://barndadnutrition.org/?p=2858   Fiber is an important ingredient in everyone’s diet, no matter what the shape, type or age of person you are. The Institute of Medicine suggests that the average person have at least 14 grams of a blend (soluble and insoluble) fiber for every 1,000 calories you consume in a day. A general suggestion on…

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]]> http://barndadnutrition.org/fiber-shapes-types-ages/feed 0 How to get your kids to eat more fiber. http://barndadnutrition.org/get-kids-eat-fiber http://barndadnutrition.org/get-kids-eat-fiber#comments Tue, 27 Aug 2013 16:47:12 +0000 http://barndadnutrition.org/?p=2849   It is important to make sure that your children are getting enough fiber in their diets. This article from BodyBuilding.com gives you some helpful times on how to make it a little easier: ——————————————————————————————- Of all the nutrients your kids need to be taking in, one of the biggest ones that often gets neglected…

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]]> http://barndadnutrition.org/get-kids-eat-fiber/feed 0 Health Boost From New Forms Of Dietary Fiber http://barndadnutrition.org/health-boost-from-new-forms-of-dietary-fiber-2 http://barndadnutrition.org/health-boost-from-new-forms-of-dietary-fiber-2#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:00:20 +0000 http://holtwebdesignservices.com/clientsites2/?p=1530   High-fiber foods are on the way to becoming tastier and more appealing to consumers thanks to new types of dietary fiber now under development. These consumer friendlier forms of fiber, which could be a boon to health, are the topic of an article in the current issue of Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), ACS’…

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]]> http://barndadnutrition.org/health-boost-from-new-forms-of-dietary-fiber-2/feed 0 The Difference Between Soluble Fiber and Insoluble Fiber http://barndadnutrition.org/the-difference-between-soluble-fiber-and-insoluble-fiber http://barndadnutrition.org/the-difference-between-soluble-fiber-and-insoluble-fiber#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:48:18 +0000 http://www.barndadnutrition.org/?p=668 Fiber is not only an essential part of the daily diet, it is important in maintaining a healthy weight, as well as helping to control blood sugar and lowering your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Jeannie Gazzaniga-Moloo, Ph.D., R.D., spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, recently stated, “fiber’s benefit package includes the…

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