January is Fiber Focus Month and as the New Year kicks off, now is the perfect time to learn more about fiber and how to incorporate more fiber into your everyday meals.   You probably have heard of fiber but are wondering why you need it. Fiber is a form of carbohydrate that adds bulk…

January is National Fiber Focus Month, which makes it the perfect time to learn more about the benefits of fiber and how to increase your intake. First, let’s briefly discuss what fiber is. It’s a form of carbohydrate that your body can’t break down into usable energy. It’s broken down into insoluble and soluble fiber,…

What better way to start off 2018 than with National Fiber Focus Month! Fiber is an essential part of any diet and provides a seemingly endless array of health benefits. But, are you getting enough?   The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommend that men get ~38 grams per day and women consume ~25 grams…