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More Fiber = Longer, Healthier Life

Did you know that 77% of Americans are trying to get more fiber into their diets?

And that's a smart idea, because recent research shows fiber can help to fight aging and ward off disease in four unique ways:

1. Reduces Inflammation: A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical a Nutrition found that c-reactive protein (CRP) - a marker of inflammation and a predictor of future heart disease and diabetes - was inversely related to dietary fiber¹. As fiber consumption goes up, harmful inflammation goes down.
   

2. Promotes a Healthy Weight: Not only does soluble fiber prevent the absorption of fat, but it also helps you to feel full longer. Less hunger means fewer calories... and therefore fewer pounds. Researchers have calculated that if Americans doubled their fiber intake, they could cut 100 calories from their diet a day - which equates to 10 pounds of yearly weight gain.

3. Improves Gastrointestinal Health: Soluble fiber is the favorite "food" of the healthy bacteria that live in your digestive tract. And a healthy tummy is a happy tummy! Soluble fiber can help improve digestion, enhance nutrient absorption and provide significant relief of IBS symptoms.

4. Improves Blood Sugar Balance: Soluble fiber traps carbohydrates, slowing their digestion and absorption and aiding in blood sugar balance. In fact, a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that a high-sugar, low-fiber diet more than doubles women's risk of Type II (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes².

Most people add fiber to their diet by eating more high-calorie, high-glycemic grain products. But we've got a better way...

Enjoy a delectable fiber-rich Chocolate Bliss Cupcake. With 7 grams of tummy-trimming, appetite-controlling fiber, plus healthy fats and 5 grams of protein per serving, you can indulge without the bulge this holiday season!

And remember...For optimum health, aim for a combined total of 30 grams of soluble and insoluble fiber a day.