Recent trends on social media have highlighted the importance of increasing fiber consumption in diets, and health experts confirm that Americans often fall short. Fiber is vital for maintaining gut health, regulating blood sugar, and potentially reducing the risk of colorectal cancer. Recommended daily fiber intake varies by age and gender, with women needing between 21 to 25 grams and men 30 to 38 grams. Most individuals consume only 10 to 15 grams daily, indicating a significant dietary gap. The article emphasizes the need for whole fruits and vegetables over processed alternatives.
As a society, Americans don't eat enough fiber, which is not good. Fiber is crucial for your gut health, healthy bowel movements, blood sugar control, and much more.
Women, between 19 and 50, it's recommended that they get about 25 grams of fiber [per day], and then over the age of 50, about 21 grams.
The average person gets between 10 and 15 grams of fiber each day. So, once again, not enough.
Fiber comes from whole fruits and vegetables, which most people under-consume, while many turn to white flour, white bread, and white rice, losing out on fiber.
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