The Frequent Fiber Cookbook by Norene Gilletz
There is also evidence to suggest that returning to your roots – i.e., eating the foods your direct ancestors ate – will improve your personal health. Now, thanks to the positive results of a recent study, we know that Black Americans who switch to a high-fiber African diet dramatically decrease their risk for colon cancer.
That got us thinking: What other benefits are there in adopting the fiber-intensive African diet? Well, check these out:
1. Keep that heart pumping and happy
In short, there’s an inverse association between heart attacks and the amount of fiber one ingests. If you opt for a high-fiber diet, studies show that you have a 40 percent lower risk of heart disease.
2. Take off the bulge!
“How can I lose weight?” The question has been uttered countless times by millions of individuals. Gimmicks are worthless but fiber is proven to enhance weight loss among obese individuals. And it’s not because of some chemical reaction; the belief is that fiber makes you feel full and hence, less likely to keep eating.
3. Lovely, shiny skin
Believe it or not, fiber – especially psyllium husk – can help you ditch yeast and fungus in your body, which prevents them from being excreted through the skin. Many cases of rash and acne can be triggered by such excretions. Therefore, rather than investing in expensive skin-care products, try eating more fiber!
4. Your bowels will thank you
So many complain of ailments like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and really, it can be combated in relatively simple ways. One of those ways is to ingest plenty of fiber, as it could provide you with much sought-after relief. Fiber can also lower your risk of hemorrhoids, gallstones and kidney stones, so it’s basically good for everything “down there.”
5. Hey, you know, it can be TASTY
You hardly have to gnaw on something unsavory. Since when did things like fruits and nuts become offensive to the taste buds? And if you need some help being creative, check out 31 Surprisingly High-Fiber Snacks. Maple ‘n Out Stuffed Apple sounds outstanding, as does the Quinoa Pizza Bites and the Buffalo Wing Hummus. There are hundreds of lip-smacking options out there!
Relevant Reading: The Frequent Fiber Cookbook: Easy and Delicious Recipes and Tips for People on a High Fiber Diet by Norene Gilletz (Your Health Press, 2012)
This updated second edition gives you everything you need to start living the high fiber life. If you want to prevent all sorts of nasty diseases and afflictions (stroke, diabetes and even certain types of cancer), you should try these out. There are plenty of amazingly tasty ways to get your fiber and if you’re not afraid to do a little cooking, this book is for you.
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