| There are certain rules of diet that must be followed in | | | | more water than fat. Water lubricants joints, regulates |
| order to have a good health. In this article you will get | | | | temperature and provides the body with minerals and |
| information about the role of fiber and water in | | | | essential fluids. The average man should get at least |
| maintaining good health. There are certain rules of diet | | | | two quarts a day, or about eight glasses, if you are |
| to be followed in order to have a good health. In this | | | | physically active, you could easily need to double that. |
| article you will find information about the role of fiber | | | | Common Rules of Diet for Good Health 1. Keep low |
| and water in maintaining good health. Fiber is not a | | | | the consumption of red meat, primarily beef and lamb |
| nutrient, since it passes through the body undigested. | | | | and substitute fish and poultry, legumes and grains, nuts |
| But eating fiber substantially reduces cholesterol and | | | | and seeds. 2. Avoid excess salts and sugar 3. |
| may help lower blood pressure. A high fiber diet may | | | | Substitute low fat milk for whole milk, low fat cheese |
| lower the risk of colon cancer and can control sugar | | | | for high fat cheese. 4. Substitute polyunsaturated |
| levels in diabetics. Fiber may even help you lose weight | | | | margarine and vegetable oils for utter, lard and bacon |
| by filling you up without a lot of calories. Some | | | | fat. 5. Eat plenty of fruits, and green leafy, as well as |
| common sources of fiber are bread, cereals, brown | | | | yellow vegetables, raw and cooked. 6. Eat breakfast |
| rice, strawberries, pears and vegetables, especially | | | | especially of high fiber foods and fruits. 7. Get seven |
| ones with edible stalks and stems such as broccoli and | | | | or eight hours sleep at night 8. Avoid smoking 9. |
| carrot. Diet rich in fiber fills you up without filling you out, | | | | Exercise regularly. Keep weight normal in relation to |
| keeps you regular, helps lower your cholesterol level | | | | height. 10. Drink only in moderation (a glass or two of |
| and may help reduce the risk of colon cancer. The | | | | wine or beer per day). Disclaimer: This article is not |
| nutritionists advocate getting at least 20 grams per | | | | meant to provide health advice and is for general |
| day. A breakfast of oatmeal, whole wheat toast, a | | | | information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified |
| pear and a banana would give you more than half that | | | | health professional before embarking on any health |
| amount. The highest fiber foods are fruits, vegetables, | | | | program. Copyright © Nick Mutt, All Rights Reserved. |
| whole grains and legumes. Water is the most essential | | | | If you want to use this article on your website or in |
| of all nutrients. Muscle contains almost three times | | | | your ezine, make all the urls (links) active. |