Digestive Health Starts With Fiber | Here's Why

Описание: One of the number one things I recommend to patients dealing with chronic health conditions like high cholesterol or high blood sugar is simply to eat more fiber.

In this video, I (Dr. Michael Smith) dive into everything you need to know about fiber - the different types, what it does in the body, how its helpful, and more.

Each person's fiber needs are different, so be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about the ideal amount of fiber that you need. I hope this helps you get started on your journey of improving your nutrition and overall health, starting with fiber.

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0:00 What is Fiber?
3:14 Types of Fiber
4:47 Microscopic Chia Seeds
7:43 What Fiber Does in Our Body
10:31 Fiber for High Cholesterol
15:04 Fiber for Blood Sugar Support
17:13 Fiber and Hormones
18:06 Fiber and Toxins
18:39 Considerations When Eating Fiber
20:29 Too Much Fiber and SIBO
22:37 What a Naturopathic Doctor Eats for Breakfast

Resources mentioned in video:

Fiber website by Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University - https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/other...

Chia Seeds under the Microscope video:    • Chia seeds under the microscope are amazing!  

Resource about Blood Sugar I share with many of my patients:
Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar by Jessie Inchauspe.
@GlucoseGoddess on Instagram
www.glucosegoddess.com

Tool to Track Fiber intake: https://cronometer.com/ (no affiliation, not sponsored)


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