High Fiber Diets
This article is about the benefits of high fiber diets for your brain and your bones, with special attention to Alzheimer’s.
Medical science is starting to realize the benefits of a high fiber diet. This is important in weight maintenance, digestive tract health and even in the prevention of certain diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. We are now finding that high fiber diets are instrumental when it comes to maintaining bone and brain health as well.
Osteoporosis is a crippling disease that affects mostly women who are post menopausal. Although it is not life threatening, it can be a very painful condition and is something that tends to run in families. What happens with this condition is that the bones are continuing to fracture because they are so brittle and repair. A person who has this disease will lose inches in their height and may even develop a hunch on their back.
Eating high fiber foods such as fresh vegetables, fruits and whole grains can build stronger bone and may stave off osteoporosis. High fiber foods help eliminate waste and are considered to be very healthy for the digestive tract as well as the bone health. While calcium is also considered to be helpful for anyone who wants to avoid osteoporosis, fiber dense food can also help maintain strong bone health.
Hans K Anderson
