Facts About Nutrition Labels

The nutrition label located on each and every food item,


will tell you all the information about that food. For


some however, this information isn't exactly that reader


friendly. Fear not, as it's actually easier than you


think.




Serving Size


This size is based on the amount people eat. Similar


food items will have similar serving sizes, thus making


it easier to compare 2 foods of the same category.




% Daily Value


This indicates how food will fit in a 2,000 calorie


diet. This will help you to understand if the food


has a lot, or just a little of the important nutrients.




The middle section


The nutrients you'll find listed in the middle section


are the ones that are most important to your health.


This information can help you to calculate your daily


limit of fat, fiber, sodium, and other nutrients.




Vitamins & minerals


The percent daily value found here is the exact same


as the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance for vitamins


and minerals.




Now that you know what the nutrition label actually


means, it'll be a lot easy to eat healthy. Eating


healthy is a great thing - especially when you use the


nutrition label to assist you with your food choices.

Nine Facts About Fiber

If you've been looking for a way towards a high


octane diet, you'll find fiber to be exactly what


you need. Even though research has shown fiber to


be powerful, many people aren't taking this nutrient


seriously.




To help you fuel your health with fiber, here are


10 facts to help.




1. Fiber fights diseases. A diet high in fiber can


help to prevent colon cancer and heart disease. High


fiber helps the body to eliminate cholesterol by


binding it in the digestive tract. For thousands of


years, fiber has been used to stop constipation.




2. Fiber can actually help with overeating. All high


fiber foods will take longer to chew and digest,


making you feel satisfied longer




3. Most popular foods don't have enough fiber. If


you like the more popular foods, you probably need


to increase your intake of fiber.




4. Grains offer the most fiber. Dietary fiber is


actually plant matter that we cannot digest. The best


sources are whole grains and concentrated grain


products.




5. Kids need fiber as well. Children that are older


than 2 years of age should consume a daily intake of


fiber. Kids are most receptive to fiber found in


fruits, vegetables, and even fortified breakfast


cereals.




6. More fiber needs more water. In order to keep


fiber moving through your digestive tract, you'll


need to consume a lot of water. With your diet of


fiber, you'll need eight or more glasses of water


every day.




7. Fiber cannot be cooked out. When you cook


your fruits and vegetables, don't worry about cooking


the fiber out, as it stays. The fiber found in


fruits and vegetables aren't just in the skin or


in the peel.




8. You can get enough fiber. If you eat more than


50 grams of fiber in a day, you can get diarrhea


and bloating, which can interfere with your body's


absorption of other key minerals.




9. Getting the right amount of fiber in your diet


doesn't have to be hard. Even though you may think


so, getting the amount of fiber you need isn't very


hard to do. All you have to do is eat the right


foods and you'll be well on your way to a fiber


rich lifestyle.




As one of the key ingredients to healthy eating,


fiber is something you don't want to skip. Fiber can


serve many different purposes, which were covered


above. If you aren't getting enough fiber in your


diet - you should do something about now instead


of waiting until it is too late.