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Results 1 - 10 of 26 for Dietary Fiber
  1. Dietary Fiber (National Library of Medicine)  
    Fiber is a substance in plants. Dietary fiber is the kind you eat. It's a type of carbohydrate. You may also see it listed on a food label as soluble ... types have important health benefits. Good sources of dietary fiber include: Whole grains Nuts and seeds Fruit and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/dietaryfiber.html - Health Topics
  2. Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... to develop the conditions. Lifestyle factors such as: Diets low in fiber and high in red meat Lack of physical ... recommend lifestyle changes to prevent diverticulitis: Eating a diet high in fiber and low in red meat Being physically active ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/diverticulosisanddiverticulitis.html - Health Topics
  3. How to Prevent Heart Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    Heart disease is the leading cause of the death in the United States. It is also a major cause of disability. There are many things that can raise your risk ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/howtopreventheartdisease.html - Health Topics
  4. Crohn's Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... go on a special diet, such as a diet that is: High calorie Lactose free Low fat Low fiber Low salt If you are not absorbing enough ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/crohnsdisease.html - Health Topics
  5. Hemorrhoids (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... of time. Chronic constipation or diarrhea. A low-fiber diet. Weakening of the supporting tissues in your anus ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hemorrhoids.html - Health Topics
  6. Carbohydrates (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... full and make you less likely to overeat. Diets high in fiber have other health benefits. They may help prevent ... before starting it. One problem with low-carb diets is that they can limit the amount of fiber you get each day. They can also be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/carbohydrates.html - Health Topics
  7. Ostomy (National Library of Medicine)  
    An ostomy is surgery to create an opening (stoma) from an area inside the body to the outside. It treats certain diseases of the digestive or urinary systems. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ostomy.html - Health Topics
  8. Adhesions (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... themselves. If they partly block your intestines, a diet low in fiber can allow food to move easily through the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/adhesions.html - Health Topics
  9. Ulcerative Colitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a disease that causes inflammation and sores, called ulcers, in the lining of the rectum and colon. It is one of a group of diseases called ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ulcerativecolitis.html - Health Topics
  10. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a problem that affects the large intestine. It can cause abdominal cramping, bloating, and a change in bowel habits. Some people ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/irritablebowelsyndrome.html - Health Topics
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