There are two types of fiber—soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in water. In the blood, soluble fiber helps to lower serum cholesterol by binding with low-density lipoproteins. Water-soluble fiber can be found in apples, oranges, oat bran and beans.
Insoluble fiber is the substance in food that cannot be digested or absorbed by the intestine. This category includes pectin, cellulose, hemicellulose and gums. Fiber is found only in plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains. Eggs, dairy products, and meats do not contain any form of fiber.
Studies found that cultures that have a high fiber diet have a much lower incidence of diverticulosis, which affects 30 million Americans. A weakening in the large intestinal wall caused by the pressure from hard feces produces this disease. The American Journal of Digestive Disorders reported that 85% of diverticulosis sufferers were successfully treated with a high-fiber diet.
Fiber cleans out mucus from the intestinal tract and lowers cholesterol. Fiber decreases the transit time through the intestine. Cancer of the colon can be attributed to a lack of dietary fiber. Animal products do not have any fiber so their passage through the intestine is slow. The proteins ferment and allow harmful bacteria to multiply within the colon. The harmful bacteria secrete carcinogenic waste as a by-product that damages the intestine. Nutritionists recommend a salad with a meal high in meat or dairy products. The fiber in vegetables slows down fermentation and neutralizes some of the toxins in the bowel. It is important to break a fast with fruits and vegetables. Their high fiber content acts like a cleaning sponge within the intestine.
2007-03-04 02:06:03
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answered by AMBER D 6
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Hi there, I have answered you other question too, try the same guys I recommended, they have something I have used twice called a 21 day herbal cleanse and it is great. You can use it three of four times a year. Your whole body feels so good afterwards. Sorry I cant send you a link but I dont know how to, you can see it at www.myhealthabcmall.com, I love these guys as the products are good and they are so nice and helpful, ever pushy of judgemental. Good luck with getting yuourself back on track.
2007-03-04 05:11:08
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answered by Anonymous
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A cleansing diet usually means cleaning out accumulated debris from the colon. It can also be in reference to the liver.
There's a ton of free information on the internet. Type in, "cleansing diet" in any of the search engines. My favorite is Google.
Sandra Cabot
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dr Sandra McRae, MBBS, DRCOG (aka Sandra Cabot) is a doctor in New South Wales, Australia famous for her book "The Liver Cleansing Diet", which won The Australian People’s Choice Awards in 1997.
[edit]Biography
McRae was born in Adelaide, South Australia in 1952 and trained in medicine and surgery at the University of Adelaide. She graduated in medicine with honours in 1975, and is also a diplomate of the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists.
She has also worked as a volunteer at the Laymen missionary hospital in India.
[edit]The Liver Cleansing Diet
Cabot's diet is designed to produce systemic improvements by unburdening the liver through a focus on eating easily digested, high-nutrition foods (including selected raw foods). One signature activity is the use a mix of Linseed (Flaxseed), Sunflower and Almond (LSA) to provide essential fatty acids, soluble fibre and other nutrients.
The LSA mix is prepared by simply grinding up 3 parts Linseed, 2 parts Sunflower seed, and one part Almond. It has been adopted in other dietary plans, and can be purchased ready-ground from many supermarkets, typically in 500 gram (pound) or 1 kilogram (2 pound) bags, or as a bulk food. It is usually sprinkled on or mixed into other foods.
2007-03-04 02:12:26
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answered by personalfitnessguide 1
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clean herbs can fairly zing up a healthful meal try turning out to be some interior the kitchen utilising a strawberry pot safeguard the flavour with the help of including clean herbs on the tip of the cooking technique
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answered by ? 4
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You may want to check out http://diamondd.infoseekdirect.com
It has a video that plays at the top and the system works great. I personally use it and I love it
2007-03-05 13:27:12
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answered by De S 4
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It is a diet that will make you sh*t your guts out...Go to Vitamin Cottage
2007-03-04 02:05:21
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answered by Anonymous
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www.gocleanse.com or
gocleanse.com/colin
2007-03-04 02:11:35
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answered by Anonymous
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