Why Fiber is the Magic Pregnancy Supplement

•Only 5️⃣ percent of Americans🇺🇸 consume the daily recommended amount of fiber in their diets.

•In fact, it takes an enormous amount of fruits, vegetables, and grains to achieve the recommended 25 grams of fiber for women 👩🏽 and the 38 grams recommended for men.

•And while there’s no clear consensus on the best fiber supplement, there is zero debate regarding the significant health benefits of adding ➕ fiber to your diet.

•Let’s travel 🧭 down memory lane back to Nutrition 101. Fiber is the indigestible part of plant-based foods, including vegetables 🍅 , fruits 🍌 , grains 🌾 , and legumes.

•It comes in two different forms: soluble and insoluble. •Soluble fiber absorbs in water 💧 and aids digestion by improving nutrient absorption.

•Insoluble fiber does not absorb, but attracts water and increases the weight and size of stool 💩 , helping stool move through the intestines.

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