Trending diets: What’s good, bad and what may be missing

Trendy diets and Sunfiber

February 24, 2016

Shaking up your diets can be an effective way to boost your health, especially if you’re swapping sugary snacks for more nutrient-dense foods. Several trending diets are hot topics on morning talk shows and Internet forums. Whether you’re going paleo, gluten-free, bone broth, ketogenic or raw, remember your body’s need for fiber. Adequate fiber does more than keep your gut happy. Fiber supports your heart health, and helps you fight cravings. That’s great news if your kale smoothie has you longing for more. If your new eating plan is short on fiber, consider Sunfiber. This premium fiber supplement is a smart addition to your healthy diet.

Here’s how today’s most popular diets stack up:

Paleo: This diet mimics our early ancestors’ hunted-and-gathered diet. It’s rich with grass-fed meats, seafood, eggs, seeds, vegetables and fruit. As with all diets, it’s important to make smart food choices. Relying too much on meat, and not enough on fresh vegetables and fruits may leave you fiber deficient. The Institute of Medicine recommends 25 – 38 grams of fiber each day.

Gluten-free: Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. People with celiac disease must avoid gluten. Today many others are also choosing to limit their gluten intake. Unfortunately, many store-bought gluten-free products are high in sugar and calories, and low in fiber, vitamins and minerals. Consider supplements to compensate for the missing nutrients. Sunfiber is a 100% gluten-free fiber supplement. It’s easy to take, since it tasteless, colorless and odorless when dissolved in your favorite food and beverages.

Bone broth: Sipping on this slow-cooked broth can boost your intake of important nutrients. Bones and their marrow are rich sources of fat-soluble vitamins, amino acids and joint-supporting collagen. While some of the recipes call for carrots, onions and celery, instructions call for you to discard those fiber-filled solids before consuming. Compensate by sprinkling Sunfiber into your broth.

Ketogenic: Rich in fat, moderate in protein and low in carbohydrates, ketogenic diets encourage the body to burn fat for energy. Many people report a decreased appetite when following this trending diet. Others report fatigue, brain fog and serum cholesterol concerns. Since bread, vegetables and fruits are limited, it can be a challenge to meet the daily fiber requirement. Sunfiber is a smart choice because it also helps lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.
Raw foods: Cooking food destroys enzymes and may reduce its nutritional value, which makes consuming raw food appealing to many. But cooking can also concentrate and activate some nutrients, and break down cell walls making nutrients more accessible. Heating produce also makes its fiber more soluble. Your body needs soluble fiber. It helps manage your blood sugar, and supports your heart and intestinal health. If you choose a raw diet, consider supplementing with Sunfiber, a soluble fiber supplement. Best of all, Sunfiber delivers these health benefits without any uncomfortable side effects.

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    Sunfiber is a true regulating dietary fiber and prebiotic for maintaining digestive health and microflora balance. It is tasteless, colorless, odorless and 100% water-soluble. Sunfiber is well tolerated and does not lead to the typical bloating, cramping and gas production that other fibers are known for.

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