Looking for Fiber

All you hear about is how we need to have enough fiber in our diet so that our digestion system stays healthy. Aside from the cereals that contain a lot of fiber where can you find it?

Here is a list courtesy of the USDA National Institutes of Health.

Barley
Bulgur
Beans
Peas
Wheat flour, whole-grain
Oat bran
Dates
Tomato products
Raspberries
Cornmeal
Artichokes


Fiber also has been shown to help prevent heart attacks, intestinal problems and several types of cancer.

And fiber is often citing as a tool in weight-loss. It's because it causes you to feel full since it stays in our stomachs longer. It also moves fat through our digestive system. Eating foods with plenty of fiber will help keep our blood sugar at a more consistent level, according to caloriesperhour.com