"Protein has been stealing the spotlight lately when it comes to nutrients we should be getting from our food. But there's another nutrient that's equally important and beneficial: fiber. Fiber aids with bowel health because it passes through the body rather than being absorbed by it; it helps lower cholesterol by preventing the body from absorbing amounts of that, too, from certain foods; and it behaves similarly with blocking sugar absorption and therefore helps maintain healthier blood sugar levels."
"Pomegranate seeds are not only safe to eat, they're downright advantageous. According to the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans, it's recommended that men get about 28 to 34 grams of fiber every day, and women get 22 to 28. Just ½ a cup of pomegranate seeds boasts 4 grams of fiber, so you're making a decent dent in your daily fiber totals by snacking on these seeds or adding them to your salad or yogurt."
Fiber supports bowel health by passing through the body rather than being absorbed, helps lower cholesterol by preventing absorption from certain foods, and blocks sugar absorption to maintain healthier blood sugar levels. Dietary Guidelines recommend about 28 to 34 grams of fiber daily for men and 22 to 28 grams for women. Half a cup of pomegranate seeds provides 4 grams of fiber, aiding digestive health and contributing to daily totals. Fiber promotes fullness to reduce unhealthy snacking and supports long-term heart health through cholesterol-lowering effects and potassium that helps blood pressure. The fiber is contained in the seeds (arils); pomegranate juice contains no fiber.
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