40 Grams Fiber per Day

From the standpoint of cancer prevention, you’ll want to get all the necessary fiber that you can get - Soluble fiber and Insoluble fiber, you can re-call those info from my last post in where do you find Fiber.

If your diet is rich in beans, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, you’ll get plenty of healthy fiber. As you know, an average American gets only 10–15 grams of fiber per day. That number is not significantly enough for healthy purpose.

An normal adult should need 40 grams of fiber per day. If you gets only 10-15 grams per day, you may wish to reach this goal gradually, rather than in one jump. This is because It may take a few weeks for your digestive tract to get used to the change.

Whole grains, such as brown rice and old-fashioned oatmeal, are pretty easy to digest. You’ll find that cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage, and caulifl ower, are easier to digest if they are cooked until soft. If beans cause gas for you, start with smaller quantities, be sure they are wellcooked, and try different varieties.

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