{"id":46700,"date":"2022-10-26T20:16:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T20:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cronometer.com\/blog\/?p=46700"},"modified":"2023-01-24T13:11:00","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T21:11:00","slug":"fiber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cronometer.com\/blog\/fiber\/","title":{"rendered":"Digest This: Tracking Fiber In Cronometer"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Making sure you’re getting enough fiber in your diet can help ease digestion<\/a> and even appears to lower the risk of developing certain conditions such as heart disease and diabetes (1). Read on as we take a deeper dive into fiber’s function in your body.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Fiber are chains and branches of sugars linked together in a way that you can’t digest, so these types of carbohydrates provide little energy. Instead, they pass through the digestive system without being broken down. They hold onto water which helps you feel full and regulates bowel movements.\u00a0Fiber helps regulate the body\u2019s use of sugars, helping to keep hunger and blood sugar in check.<\/p>

There are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble which are both beneficial to your health.\u00a0Soluble fiber, dissolves in water and can help lower glucose levels as well as help lower blood cholesterol. Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water and can help food move through your digestive system, promoting regularity and helping prevent constipation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChildren and adults need at least 25 to 35 grams of fiber per day for good health, but most Americans get only about 15 grams a day (1). As you increase your fiber intake, it is important to drink lots of water.\n\nGood sources of fiber include legumes, like yellow beans, navy beans, black beans, whole grains and cereals like bran, oats and vegetables and fruits, like artichokes and raspberries.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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To make sure you’re getting enough fiber in your diet, if you’re not already, start tracking your food in Cronometer!<\/p>\n

In the mobile app, navigate to your Daily Report<\/a> and you should see your fiber intake under the carbohydrates section. You can also click on this to edit your targets, see your top sources and to learn more information about fiber in general.<\/p>\n

On the web app, you can scroll down on your Diary Screen<\/a> (main page) to see fiber listed under the carbohydrates section. You can hover over to learn more information or click to edit your targets and view your top sources.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. The Nutrition Source, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.\u00a0Link<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

All About Fiber Making sure you’re getting enough fiber in your diet can help ease digestion and even appears to lower the risk of developing certain conditions such as heart disease and diabetes (1). 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