by Kristeen Mandak

Created on: October 09, 2010   Last Updated: October 16, 2010

As obesity numbers continue to rise in the United States, many Americans are starting to rethink their lifestyles. Fiber is a vital part of a healthy diet that is filling, regulates the digestive system and can prevent health ailments such as high blood pressure and cholesterol. Fiber is found naturally in plants, and is contained in wheat, vegetables, oats, fruits, bran and barley.  

Men should aim for 38 grams of fiber per day and 30 grams if they are over the age of 50. Women require 25 grams per day and 21 grams of fiber if they are over 50. Still, with all of the fiber-rich foods available, most Americans do not consume enough fiber on a daily basis. This can lead overtime to irregular bowel movements and obesity. The Fiber is a convenient supplement that is designed to make up for a lack of fiber in the diet.

The Fiber is a product that is used in conjunction with the Shakeology system. Shakeology provides nutritious shakes that promote weight loss. Adding The Fiber can help users keep satiated longer, thereby reducing hunger and snacking. The Fiber also promotes regular bowel movements, helping the body eliminate toxins.

Traditional fiber supplements are frequently recommended by doctors to patients that have irregular bowel movements, but only contain one source of fiber. What makes The Fiber unique from other fiber supplements on the market is the ingredients and other health benefits. The Fiber can help users lose weight, reduce cholesterol levels and remove harmful toxins from the body.

Unlike other fiber supplements, The Fiber contains five different types of fiber, including apple fiber, fructooligosaccharide, inulin, konjac fiber, L-glutamine and psyllium seed husk. All five ingredients promote healthy bowel movements and increase bulk in the digestive tract so that users kept full longer. Inulin also helps the body better absorb minerals like magnesium and calcium. L-glutamine fuels the muscles with energy to give exercisers better endurance. Psyllium seed husk reduces cholesterol levels by helping the colon and liver block cholesterol absorption from foods.

Shaekeology users can reap the benefits of The Fiber by simply adding one scoop of the supplement to a shake or even juice. Every full scoop provides 10 grams of fiber. The Fiber does not contain the preservatives and additives that drugstore supplements do. Consuming fiber overtime helps users manage their weight and help ward off diseases associated with obesity.

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