Overweight individuals struggling to maintain healthy insulin function need high amounts of protein that is rich in branch chain amino acids, as well as higher amounts of soluble fiber. Both nutrients are needed beyond common levels of dietary recommendation, to prop up and stabilize the healthy function of insulin. High quality whey protein is the...

Protein and fiber are vital for healthy weight loss. Are you getting enough? Your minimum protein intake for weight loss should be 1/2 to 3/4 of your ideal body weight in grams of protein per day. To maximize muscle metabolism, you need protein high in branched-chain amino acids, especially leucine. Unlike any other amino acid, leucine directly...

The U.S. government recommends at least 50 grams a day of protein and 25 grams a day of fiber. In my opinion both amounts are on the low side. It always amazes me that the government sees no difference in protein need for a 220 pound man compared to a 125 pound woman -- surely there has to be a difference! As a general rule, we recommend consuming 1/2 to...

Adequate dietary fiber is needed to naturally clear cholesterol, help eliminate toxins, help bowel regularity, and promote more stable blood sugar levels between meals. Many Americans lack adequate fiber for basic cardiovascular health. Also, people who are dieting tend to cut back on dietary fiber when they reduce carbohydrates, which can readily bring...

Detoxification is something your body does on a daily basis. Like the plumbing in your bathroom, you never think twice about it as long as it is in good working order. As soon as there is a back up of waste any aspect of health can be compromised. What happens in any city when the garbage trucks go on strike? Trash comes from normal cellular waste...

If you want to implement healthy actions today, to prevent problems down the road, then ensuring adequate fiber intake is a key strategy for future cardiovascular health.

A study analyzing the diets of American teens shows that low fiber intake is the key factor associated with the development of the metabolic syndrome (expanding waistline, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar), placing them on the path for cardiovascular disease. Not surprisingly to me, but apparently troubling for dietitians, foods high in...

A large European study followed the diets of 89,432 participants for 6 years. It found that those with 10 grams higher of fiber intake per day weighed less and had smaller waistlines.

Getting enough fiber in your diet is not just important, studies show it helps you live longer and contributes to healthier arteries if it’s part of your regular diet long term.

A new Finnish study shows that children ages 8 months to 9 years who have the highest level of fiber intake in their diets have the lowest levels of cholesterol. It's that simple. Fix the diets of kids, get them started on a better nutritional path, and they will experience far less obesity and heart disease – while saving society hundreds of billions...

Dietary fiber is one of the fundamentals of a healthy diet. A lack of adequate dietary fiber will eventually stall any weight loss efforts.

Dietary Fiber Intake and Mortality in the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study

Diet and cancer prevention: the fiber first diet.

Lower lifetime dietary fiber intake is associated with carotid artery stiffness: the Amsterdam Growth and Health Longitudinal Study.

Fiber intake and total and cause-specific mortality in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition cohort.

Effects of high-fiber oat and wheat cereals on postprandial glucose and lipid responses in healthy men.

Load Up on Fiber Now, Avoid Heart Disease Later