Fiber

Living providently is not just about saving money and food storage. It's about using any of our resources wisely - including our earth and our bodies. Our bodies are an invaluable resource and it's important that we take care of them so that we are physically prepared to fulfill our individual divine destinies.

Here's an article written by Heidi B. that can serve as a healthy reminder to all of us.

Let’s face it, most of us do not eat enough fiber. Why should we be concerned about our fiber intake? Fiber does our body good. Fiber helps to lower cholesterol and blood pressure, both which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease. One in three women will die from heart disease. Fiber prevents obesity by decreasing our fat intake and causing us to feel full longer. How much do we need? For a woman it is recommended to consume 21-25 grams of fiber per day; most of us only get half of that. How can we increase our fiber intake? By reading labels and picking higher fiber foods. Some good sources of fiber are fresh fruits and vegetables, beans, whole grain cereal, nuts and seeds and air popped popcorn.

How have you tried to increase your family's fiber intake? Please comment on this blog.