The Fiber Effect: Stop Counting Calories and Start Counting Fiber for Better Health

by Nichole Dandrea-Russert RDN

The Fiber Effect presents a whole new way in thinking about diet and nutrition by focusing on fiber intake.Want to lose weight? Eat more fiber. Looking to lower your cholesterol? Eat more fiber. Need to reduce your risk of colon cancer? Eat more fiber. Want to prevent diabetes? Eat more fiber. Want to stop overeating? Eat more fiber. Bottom line? Eat more fiber!The food we eat is what powers our bodies—the better we eat, the better we look, feel and perform. Yet less than five percent of Americans are getting the recommended amount of fiber per day—a vital nutrient that can do many things from regulating blood sugar to lowering cholesterol to creating a healthy gut.The Fiber Effect detailed overview of the vital role fiber plays in our body-Helpful tables that lay out what to eat and when-40 delicious fiber-filled recipes that anyone can enjoy-Weekly meal plans to create a complete, fiber-rich diet-Tips and tricks to help anyone increase their fiber intakeThe Fiber Effect is your guide to meeting your daily fiber needs and so much more. Because foods rich in fiber typically contain a wealth of other healthy nutrients, increasing your fiber intake means increasing the overall quality of your diet. That’s the fiber effect—better health through fiber.

Genres: Health, Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Food

236 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 23, 2021

Reviews

[Tim Blackburn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fiber Primer

A very good introduction to the incredible health benefits of increasing the fiber content in our diets including a great selection of recipies. This book was a form of confirmation bias for me since I am totally on board with the concept of adding more fiber daily. I eat mostly a plant based diet but digress with the author on the reason why. The author delves into the "touchy-feely" side of plant based diets such as cruelty prevention and climate improvement. I am a conservative and don't subscribe in any manner to either of these undocumented reasons for a plant based diet - my sole reason is the health benefit as documented by clinical trials. The author and I are obviously at opposite ends on the political spectrum but we do agree on the benefits of fiber in our daily diets.

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent course on eating healthily! Well written!

[Mary Ann Merlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

If you're like me you have probably underestimated the importance of fiber. If you're in the low carb club (like me) fiber really is the way go. The new fiber powders are nothing like the old grainy ones. These new products are great. I buy mine from walmart. At 63, I feel great. Must read book, definitely!!

[Carla Wise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative and easy to read. Loved the recipes and great tips for incorporating fiber into your diet.