Studies show that a diet high in fiber may help reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, digestive disorders and obesity.  Fiber rich foods are also rich in vitamins, antioxidant and phytonutrients.  The trick here is the make sure you have enough fiber in your diet so it can do it’s job to prevent these things.  How much fiber should you have?  The Mayo Clinic has some good answers to that.

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