Importance of fiber?

and I just remembered, DH got some for one of the cats, only after he got it
home did he read it had nutria crap in it, so if that is an issue, read
carefully and get the kind without sweeteners, Lee
Laura wrote in message
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Metamucil will help with digestion and constipation. I don't know if it
will
help keep the blood sugar levels even. There are also minimal nutriants in
Metamucil so you probably would be better off increasing your fiber
through
fruits, veggies, etc.

"Drachen" wrote in message
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and for diabetes, slow digestion is always a good thing, keeping your
blood
sugars more regular, rather than a sudden spike...

but quick question, someone else asked earlier... does this also include
things like metamucil, or other fiber suppliments?



"Stormmee" wrote in message
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the higher fiber also digest slower so you naturally eat less over all
because you don't get hungry as fast, YMMV, Lee
tenplay wrote in message
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I watched part of a PBS show on the importance of eating at least 35
grams of fiber each day for health and weight loss reasons. The
female
presenter was kind of off-putting and obviously trying to sell her
book
and fiber products. But eating a lot of fiber seemed to make a lot
of
sense. The foods with the highest amount of fiber were beans and
whole
grain cereals, which I avoided for years as a low-carber. I am
tempted
to try a high fiber diet for a while but am a bit worried because my
blood sugar is borderline. My doctor said that I wouldn't have to
worry
about diabetes and cholesterol if I lost 20 pounds. My thinking is
that
if a high fiber diet helps me to lose the 20 pounds, it is worth the
risk. fyi I also walk 10k steps a day and play 4 hours of tennis a
week, and am a 62 yo male.