Not exact matches
Fast twitch
fibers adapt to training by becoming bigger and stronger, which is
why heavy weight and low reps produce the greatest
increase in strength.
This creates a perfect environment for gut microbiota, and could explain
why fiber has been repeatedly linked with an
increase in friendly bacteria, and improved gut health (32).
Anyone wonder
why Dr. Fung recommends All Bran to help
increase fiber?
The intake of dietary
fiber among people living in Western countries remains low, and according to the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), it averages 17 g per day in the United States.24 Although patients with diabetes are advised to
increase their intake of dietary
fiber, in the NHANES study, their average daily intake was found to be only 16 g. 24
Why the intake of dietary
fiber in patients with diabetes remains low — despite its well - documented effect of lowering plasma cholesterol concentrations — remains unexplained.
Some reasons
why plant - based diets may be effective include lowering methionine intake, inhibiting angiogenesis, intercepting carcinogens, and
increasing fiber and antioxidants.
Why only
increase fiber consumption by 5g per week?