Sunfiber assists in weight control by providing a feeling of comfortable fullness, or satiety. It also helps manage blood glucose levels by manipulating the glycemic index (GI) of foods.
This soluble fiber supplement helps provide a comfortable feeling of fullness, or satiety. Sunfiber can be mixed with water or any non-carbonated beverage. It can also be added to foods and can be used in cooking or baking.
Eat more fiber. That’s the advice of the Mayo Clinic. While fiber is widely known for its ability to help reduce constipation, higher fiber consumption has also been shown to provide a wider range of health benefits. Clinical research indicates that fiber plays a positive role in normalizing bowel movements, maintaining bowel health, lowering cholesterol […]
Men need to thank the women in their lives. According to a U.S. Department of Labor report, women make 80 percent of their family’s healthcare decisions. When that decision includes choosing a fiber supplement for digestive health, Felicia Stoler, DCN, MS, RD, FACSM suggests gluten-free Sunfiber. The health author, appearing on Talk Philly, said most […]
How about 10 delicious high fiber foods to eat in 2015? Care2, an online community with 26 million members, recently posted its suggestions for adding fiber to your diet. They wrote that fiber is an essential nutrient that serves a vital role in healthy digestion as a high fiber diet can help lower LDL cholesterol […]
If you want your children to do better in school this year, holistic pharmacist and author Sherry Torkos suggests that you evaluate their diet and lifestyle. Kids’ ability to remember and concentrate in the classroom, as well as their behavior, can be influenced by how they eat, what they eat, how well they sleep at […]
Traveling can mess up anyone’s digestive system. If you’re an athlete flying to a big race, that can be especially challenging. You don’t want to be at the starting line battling that sluggish feeling caused by occasional constipation. But you may also be reluctant to take an over-the-counter remedy, for fear of needing a bathroom […]
Bowel health, lower cholesterol, good weight and controlling blood sugar are all benefits of a high-fiber diet, according to The Mayo Clinic. The Mayo Clinic explains fiber benefits on its website, offering a multimedia presentation that describes the important role dietary fiber has in promoting human health. Among the benefits of a high-fiber diet highlighted […]
What comes to mind when you think about cleanses? If it’s a five-day supply of mail-ordered juice, you may actually be doing your body a disservice. Fitness guru and nutrition expert Lisa Lynn visited Tampa Bay’s My Fox studios for a news segment describing healthy cleanses. To cleanse successfully, Lynn suggests supplementing with Sunfiber to […]
New York public media station WRVO reported on need for more fiber consumption in a recent program. The program, part of the station’s Taking Care feature, featured an interview with nutritionist Joan Rogus, a registered dietician in central New York who has her own private practice in Syracuse. Diets high in fiber help maintain bowel health, […]
Uh oh! Bathing suit season is here again. So are picnics, parties and other fun activities where there you may be tempted by high-calorie treats. Best-selling author Sherry Torkos says it is possible to slim down while still enjoying your summer. In her newest blog, she outlines six simple strategies that can help tone your […]
Fiber intake is important for heart health as well as bowel regularity. In her newest blog, holistic pharmacist Sherry Torkos, co-author of Saving Women’s Hearts, explains that fiber: 1. Helps promote healthy cholesterol levels, particularly the LDL (bad) cholesterol. 2. Helps support normal, healthy blood pressure. 3. Supports healthy blood glucose levels. This is important […]
Sunfiber has something in common with nuts: They both contain heart-healthy fiber and help control blood sugar. Sunfiber may also assist your body in absorbing the calcium and magnesium found abundantly in some nuts, such as almonds. So unless you have a nut allergy, they both have a place in balanced diet. As holistic pharmacist […]
Just in time for New Year’s resolutions, holistic pharmacist and best-selling author Sherry Torkos is dispelling some widely held weight-loss myths in her most recent blog. You might be surprised that she suggests Sunfiber as an alternative to over-the-counter diet pills. As Torkos says, “Galactomannan-based fibers, such as Sunfiber, help to curb appetite by making […]
