Tag: fiber
Pectin Found in Kiwifruit May Give Prebiotic Advantage
In a recently published Journal of Functional Foods, researchers from the NZ Institute of Plant and Food Research claim that pectin that has been derived from kiwifruit may help improve the levels of good bacteria in the digestive tract. The humble pectin… was actually a health superstar! The same pectins (the researchers found a total [...]
Posted: June 13th, 2010 under Probiotics.
Tags: Actinidia deliciosa, Adult-onset diabetes, age related macular degeneration, arginine, benefits of kiwifruit, blood glucose level, Cancer, Depression, fiber, Heart Disease, inositol, inulin, kiwifruit, pectin, prebiotics, Probiotics, serotonin, soluble fiber, type-2 diabetes
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Giving Rye a Try
A Flavor ‘full’ Alternative to Whole Wheat As any sandwich connoisseur will tell you, the bread is the real meat of the meal. A submarine sandwich with sub-par bread turns a tasty treat into a dining disaster. For instance, a six-inch hoagie filled with lean meats and organic vegetables sounds healthy, but not if it’s [...]
Posted: September 8th, 2009 under Bread.
Tags: fiber, rye bread, rye bread nutrition, whole wheat bread
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‘High Five’ Fiber Find
Latin Americans Decrease Diabetes Risk with Five Extra Grams of Fiber I fully recognize that this is a report that’s not exactly breaking news. And if you’ve read even a little of my book, you know what an advocate I am of maintaining a high fiber diet, while reducing any diet that’s high in sugar. [...]
Posted: May 6th, 2009 under Diabetes.
Tags: diabetes fiber, diabetes fiber diet, diabetes fibre, fiber
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