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The facts on fiber
Adults should consume 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories consumed. However, most individuals eat less than half that amount daily. People can increase their daily fiber intake by introducing more high-fiber foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds into their regular meals. Those who have trouble consuming these foods may benefit from taking an over-the-counter fiber supplement.
Nutritional power couples
Certain food pairings work synergistically, enabling the body to absorb nutrients more efficiently than if either food were eaten alone. Other combinations keep people full longer. Examples of synergistic combinations include beans and brown rice, spinach and citrus, cereal and milk, tomatoes and olive oil, apples and peanut butter, and turmeric and black pepper. But people absorb nutrients differently, meaning there's no guarantee someone will extract as many nutrients from a certain combination of foods as another person does.
Is the portfolio diet the best diet ever?
What we eat plays an important role in health and quality of life — but is there a single best diet? One newer choice is the largely plant-based portfolio diet, which combines aspects of highly regarded eating patterns and focuses on foods proven to lower harmful blood lipids and enhance cardiovascular health.
Boosting your child's immune system
As children go through another school year under the cloud of the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are asking what they can do to keep their children healthy. While no magic solutions can ward off every illness, parents can take steps to help children — and everyone in their household — protect their health by keeping their immune systems robust.
Fruit of the month: Dried fruits
Dried fruits such as raisins, dates, and figs are good sources of potassium, fiber, and other nutrients. A serving size of these calorie-dense treats is just a quarter-cup.
Grain of the month: Brown rice
Compared with white rice, brown rice contains much higher amounts of fiber, certain B vitamins, magnesium, potassium, and iron. Research suggests that swapping white rice for brown rice may improve blood sugar levels and help with weight control.
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