So everyone knows that we should be getting fiber in our diet. But how much and why is it important? Here’s a couple of reasons why we need to incorporate a certain amount of fiber in our diets.
The Digestive System
The way I think of it is comparing the digestive system to a system of pipes. [...]
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The wonderful world of fiber
Posted in Nutrition, tagged cholesterol, colon health, digestion, digestive efficiency, digestive system, fiber, fitness, fruits, glucose, health, how much fiber should I be getting?, insoluble fiber, LDL, low density lipoproteins, lower cholesterol, lowering cholesterol, nuts, soluble fiber, stabilizing blood glucose levels, vegetables, wellness, what foods have fiber? on September 20, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Commonly used terms on Earn Your Cheat Day
Posted in Vocabulary, tagged body fat percentage, cheat day, circuit training, daily caloric intake, fiber, glycemic index, high intensity interval training, HIIT, insoluble fiber, isometric exercise, isometrics, lactose intolerance, omega 3 fatty acids, Paleo, Paleo diet, planks, plateau, plyometrics, soluble fiber, steady state cardio, triglycerides on September 18, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Hey everyone! I realized that I was probably throwing around some terms that some people might not recognize right off the bat, so I decided to create a vocabulary section. I’ll update this from time to time, so you can find it under the Vocabulary category on the right side of the home page. Enjoy!
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