Chef Viverito shared his personal story about losing weight and boosting his health by following the keto diet with Las Vegas Morning Blend viewers. The international chef also explained that the keto diet is often low in fiber. Getting enough soluble fiber can help you manage your weight as well as support your digestive health. […]
Constipation may cause headache, irritability, abdominal pain and bloating. To keep your bowels on their best behavior, pay closer attention to the foods you eat. Several everyday foods have a reputation for slowing down your system. Keep this constipation cheat sheet handy so you know which foods to watch out for and which to add […]
You expect a chef to make great-tasting food. But Chef Gerard Viverito takes it one step further. This fiber-packed shake he made on Kansas City TV cares for your gut as much as your taste buds. The health-focused, world-renowned chef told viewers that most Americans aren’t getting enough fiber, especially soluble fiber which helps feed […]
Kids need fiber. And unlike many health-savvy moms, they aren’t likely to lunch on lentil salad or choose Brussels sprouts instead of French fries. This is why most children aren’t getting enough of this essential nutrient. You may need to sneak fiber into your kids’ diets if you want them to meet their daily requirement […]
If that extra five, ten or more pounds is making you miserable, but you don’t want to deprive yourself of tasty snacks, celebrity personal trainer Lisa Lynn has some suggestions. Lynn told San Antonio’s SA Live viewers that substituting their current snack for her decadent peanut butter balls may support their weight-loss goals. This rich […]
America: We’re still not getting enough dietary fiber! According to the 2015 U.S. Dietary Guidelines, we are a fiber-deficient nation. Why is this still happening? Pew Research Center reports that fast-food restaurants serve 50 million people every day. Their menu items are notorious for being low-fiber, although most restaurants now offer some healthier options. Adults […]
As a nation, we’re confused about constipation. We have as much trouble agreeing on what defines constipation as we do agreeing on how to deal with it. As we prepare for vacation and swimsuit season, it’s the ideal time to clear up some misconceptions about this very common condition. Surprising Fact #1: Constipation can have […]
Sunfiber may help improve your health this spring, even if you spent the winter hibernating inside and eating comfort foods. Appearing on Memphis’s News Channel Nine, registered dietitian Felicia Stoler said this gluten-free fiber has multiple benefits, including helping you feel fuller longer so you may want to eat less. The CBS viewers also learned […]
By Sherry Torkos We hear more about jet lag and even diarrhea than we do about traveler’s constipation. But I suspect when it comes to travel-related health issues, constipation is just as common. It’s not just annoying. It can make you so uncomfortable that it impacts your entire trip. That’s why constipation is something that […]
Don’t leave home without Sunfiber. Holistic pharmacist and health author Sherry Torkos appeared on San Diego’s Fox 5 with some spring break travel essentials. Digestive issues are not uncommon when traveling, so she suggested tucking this fiber supplement into your travel bag. Gluten-free Sunfiber is truly a regulating fiber. It helps with occasional constipation or […]
Eat this. Don’t eat that. It can be difficult to know what food rules to follow. Registered dietitian and health author Felicia Stoler appeared on San Antonio’s SA Live to give viewers guidance on eating right. This includes getting more gluten-free fiber into your diet. Stoler said flavorless, odorless and Sunfiber is a healthy option […]
Our society is plagued by constipation, irritable bowels and an unhealthy gut environment. “In my clinical opinion, it’s far more important to supplement with fiber than it is a multi-vitamin,” says Dr. Bryce Wylde, alternative health expert and medical advisor on The Dr. Oz Show. “That might shock you. But as a healthcare practitioner, I […]
We’ve all been bombarded with messages to eat more fiber. “There’s a fiber-fortified version of nearly every packaged good out there,” says Dr. Bryce Wylde, alternative health expert and medical advisor on The Dr. Oz Show. He considers three questions: Why is it so important? How can we ensure we’re getting enough? How can we […]
Michigan State advises adding fiber to your diet. It’s easy, according to Ashley Parrish of Michigan State University Extenson. Parrish recommends many ways to increase fiber in your diet: Leave the skin on whole fruits and vegetables Choose brown rice, whole wheat bread and pastas over white bread and rice Choose foods with “whole grain” listed […]
Ft. Collins chef Linda Hoffman has some great suggestions about how to add fiber to your diet. Writing in her column in the Ft. Collins Coloradoan, Hoffman explains how to feel fuller and be healthier by modifying recipes to include more fiber. Hoffman also offers a delicious, fiber-rich recipe for roasted pear salad with […]
