It was believed that a high fiber diet reduced the risk of colorectal cancer, but a recent New England Journal of Medicine study has raised questions about this theory. A study of over 88,000 women shows there is no link between dietary fiber intake and the risk of colon cancers. However, fiber is still essential to maintaining a healthy diet. Fiber can help with weight management and also help to reduce the risk of heart disease. However, most Americans only eat about 10 to 12 grams of fiber a day.
Nutritionists say that number needs to be doubled.
Dieticians also point out that most fiber rich foods, like whole grain breads, fruits, and vegetables contain other important nutrients like antioxidants that do help prevent cancer. So eating fiber filled foods continues to be the right choice for a healthy lifestyle. Dieticians say when shopping, look at food labels. Foods with two or more grams of fiber per serving are good fiber sources. Wool By-products Are a Part Of Everyday Life Bone china, adhesive tape, crayons and Saran Wrap.