But as with most nutrients, the average American eats
far less fiber than she should: only 15 grams of fiber per day.
Unsurprisingly, the ones that top the list are highly processed and have more sugar and fat per bite, with
far less fiber to slow down digestion, than unprocessed foods found in nature.
Not exact matches
Clocking in at about 350 calories per glass, with
far less sugar and fat, this smoothie combines protein powder, Greek yogurt and one whole apple and banana (which offer a healthy dose of
fiber and potassium too!).
Although the sodium level decreased and the dietary
fiber increased (both healthier choices), the product appears to contain
less chick peas and
far more oil, and is not as tasty or nutritious as it used to be.
Whole wheat pasta is
far healthier than white pasta as it contains 3 times more
fiber,
less simple sugars, and more nutrients, making it the perfect pasta choice for diabetics or people that want to keep their blood glucose levels low.
The average American consumes about 15 grams of dietary
fiber per day, which is
far less than the recommendation.
Also remember that the amount of sugar in a fruit is
far less harmful than the amount in a cake, as in fruit the sugar is bound up in
fiber which slows the absorption.
Some brands of rye bread contain up to 5 grams of
fiber in a single slice, though some «rye breads in disguise» may contain
far less than that.
Most interest has this
far focused on calcium and vitamin D. Much
less interest has been paid to other important nutrients such as protein, and especially to minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and vitamins such as C and K. Recent studies suggests that increased intake of plant
fibers, fruits and vegetables is associated with an increased bone mineral density also in elderly subjects, both women and men [22, 23].
The average American adult consumes between 10 to 15 grams of
fiber each day, reports the National Fiber Council, far less than the 38 grams for adult men and 25 grams for women recommended by the Food and Nutrition B
fiber each day, reports the National
Fiber Council, far less than the 38 grams for adult men and 25 grams for women recommended by the Food and Nutrition B
Fiber Council,
far less than the 38 grams for adult men and 25 grams for women recommended by the Food and Nutrition Board.
According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, most Americans eat
far less dietary
fiber than they should.
Ketogenic diets aren't grain - free by definition, but people who use low - carb high -
fiber crackers or grain - based wraps would be taking in
far less gluten than those on high - carb diets.
Thanks to the lack of traditional drivetrain components and a cabin formed from carbon
fiber, the truck weighs thousands of pounds
less,
furthering its handling characteristics and battery charge.
The transfer of knowledge, on the other hand, relies on the transmission of electrons, requiring an infrastructure of transcontinental
fiber - optics that is
far less carbon intensive that trans - ocean shipping.
An Ohio - based company called Fiberstars has come up with a way to combine lamps with
fiber - optics to create lighting systems that consume
far less energy than traditional fluorescent or incandescent bulbs.