by nhri | Jan 6, 2014 | 2013, Diabetes, Fiber, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This meta-analysis shows that supplementation with soluble fiber ranging from 3.5 to 15 grams per day significantly reduces fasting blood sugar by 9.97 mg/dl in patients with type 2 diabetes. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 16, 2013 | 2013, Diabetes, Fiber, Fitness and Exercise, Obesity, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 264 healthy women, those with the highest intake of soluble fiber had a 48% reduced risk of having insulin resistance. (more…)
by nhri | May 6, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Stroke
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In this review study, greater intakes of fiber were associated with a reduced risk of stroke. Furthermore, an increase of 7 grams per day of dietary fiber was associated with a 7% reduction in stroke. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 25, 2013 | 2013, Fiber, Pancreatic Health, Whole Grains
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a review that included 11 researches, it was found that those consuming 30 grams of fiber per day had a 30% reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 6, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Stroke
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This review article of 6 large studies found a 12% reduced risk of stroke for each 10 gram increase per day of total dietary fiber intake. (more…)
by nhri | Dec 3, 2012 | 2012, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Fiber, Pancreatic Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study of 121 patients with type 2 diabetes, those on a legume diet reduced a marker of blood sugar, blood pressure, and triglycerides more than the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 1, 2012 | 2012, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Metabolic Syndrome, Whole Grains
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 46 patients with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, the consumption of 3 grams beta-glucan reduced blood pressure significantly. In other studies on blood sugar levels results were mixed but may be beneficial. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 19, 2012 | 2012, Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Fiber, Metabolic Syndrome, Pancreatic Health, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Psyllium lowered insulin levels by 20% and blood sugar by 22% in a study of 93 patients compared to the control group. Another test showed reductions in blood pressure. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 10, 2012 | 2012, Alternative Therapies, Fiber
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This article offers solutions for adding dietary fiber to our low-fiber American diet and emphasizes the utilization of high fiber whole grains as a cost-effective means of filling the fiber gap.
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by nhri | Jun 21, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Obesity
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. A study involving 559 teens aged 14-18 revealed that dietary fiber decreased body fat percentage and markers of inflammation. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 19, 2012 | 2011, Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Fruits and Vegetables, Respiratory Health, Whole Grains
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In research in 388,122 men and women, those with the highest 20% of fiber intake had a 22% reduced risk of death from all causes. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 20, 2012 | 2012, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Fiber
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A research summary with approximately half a million participants showed that diets with at least 25 grams per day in soluble fiber had a reduced risk of breast cancer. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 20, 2012 | 2012, Cancer, Fiber
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those in the highest 25% intake of total fiber per day had a 60% reduced risk of pancratic cancer when compared to those in the lowest 25%. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 10, 2011 | 2011, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Whole Foods - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with 24 young adults, those consuming oat bran had 10% greater improvement in total cholesterol and other benefits. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 9, 2011 | 2011, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Fiber
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a review including 712,195 participants, the risk of breast cancer decreased by an average 7% for every 10 grams of fiber consumed daily. (more…)
by nhri | May 31, 2011 | 2011, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Fiber
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study including 438 women with breast cancer, there was a 64% risk reduction with vegetable fiber, 51% reduction with fruit fiber, but no benefit from soy or cereal fiber. (more…)
by nhri | May 11, 2011 | Antioxidants, Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Fiber, Whole Grains
Written by Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA. Studies have shown that whole grain intake is proactive against cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. (more…)
by nhri | Dec 16, 2010 | 2010, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Stroke
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Increasing fiber intake helped lower a marker of inflammation by 35%. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 25, 2010 | 2010, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Whole Grains
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. In research with 233 middle-aged participants, it was found about a 4% benefit in cystic blood pressure in those with high fiber intake. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 15, 2010 | 2009, Fiber, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Fewer than 10% of Americans consume the recommended 3 servings of whole grains per day, and in a study of 2100 teens, only 11% of males and 13% of females consume more than one serving per day. (more…)