Are You Low on This Crucial Carbohydrate?

If you’re feeling sluggish often, there may be more behind it than just a poor night of sleep. While [fiber] is an important part of our diets, many adults don’t get enough each day.

[Fiber] is categori[z]ed as a carbohydrate, though it’s different from most and cannot be digested. This allows it to pass through the body and help regulate the use of sugars, which keeps our blood sugar and hunger balanced.

Are you low on [fiber]? Here are a few common signs.

1. Your cholesterol is higher than normal. Healthy [fiber] intake means cholesterol is moved out of your system before it can clog the arteries. In a review by the British Medical Journal, it was discovered that for every 7 grams of [fiber] eaten daily, the risk of heart disease dropped by 9%.

2. You’re always hungry. When you don’t get enough [fiber] in your diet, you may feel hungry quicker than you would if you ate a [fiber] rich meal. One reason for this is because your stomach empties more slowly after a high [fiber] meal.

3. You’re struggling to lose weight. Without adequate [fiber] intake, you won’t feel as full and may end up eating more food sooner than you should.

4. You’re constipated. Because [fiber] absorbs water, one of its benefits is producing softer stools, making it easier to go to the bathroom. Get more [fiber] into your diet by adding beans, broccoli, berries, and avocados to your meals.

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