Monday, August 27, 2007

The Number One Health Problem in America

Do a google search for the "number one health problem" and you will dig up tens of thousands of sites claiming that the #1 health problem in America is such evils as- substance abuse, obesity, stress, Aids, lack of sleep, heart disease, mental health, etc, While I agree that these are serious problems, with far ranging effects, I believe the number one health problem in America is lack of fiber. The US Surgeon General recommends 20-35 grams of dietary fiber a day, but with the average intake of only 10-15 grams, most Americans aren't even getting half the minimum requirements. It’s my opinion that insufficient dietary fiber impairs the health of more Americans than any other concern.
Dietary fiber appears to reduce the risk of developing various conditions, incl View the rest of this article


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