OmniGreen (OG) Labs Dietary Fiber

In this blog we are gonna talk about an important part of our health regimen and that is getting enough fiber in our system. I know you hear fiber and think of many trips to the bathroom and cleansing of your body. Well those things are true but those things are also really good for your body as by getting rid of that waste helps rid your body of toxins that can build up and make you feel sick and run down.

To better help explain dietary fiber I have included this article from the mayo clinic to better explain what dietary fiber is and the benefits of it.

What is dietary fiber?

Dietary fiber, also known as roughage or bulk, includes the parts of plant foods your body can't digest or absorb. Unlike other food components, such as fats, proteins or carbohydrates — which your body breaks down and absorbs — fiber isn't digested by your body. Instead, it passes relatively intact through your stomach, small intestine and colon and out of your body.

Fiber is commonly classified as soluble, which dissolves in water, or insoluble, which doesn't dissolve.

• Soluble fiber. This type of fiber dissolves in water to form a gel-like material. It can help lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels. Soluble fiber is found in oats, peas, beans, apples, citrus fruits, carrots, barley and psyllium.
• Insoluble fiber. This type of fiber promotes the movement of material through your digestive system and increases stool bulk, so it can be of benefit to those who struggle with constipation or irregular stools. Whole-wheat flour, wheat bran, nuts, beans and vegetables, such as cauliflower, green beans and potatoes, are good sources of insoluble fiber.

Most plant-based foods, such as oatmeal and beans, contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. However, the amount of each type varies in different plant foods. To receive the greatest health benefit, eat a wide variety of high-fiber foods.

Benefits of a high-fiber diet

A high-fiber diet has many benefits, which include:

• Normalizes bowel movements. Dietary fiber increases the weight and size of your stool and softens it. A bulky stool is easier to pass, decreasing your chance of constipation. If you have loose, watery stools, fiber may help to solidify the stool because it absorbs water and adds bulk to stool.
• Helps maintain bowel health. A high-fiber diet may lower your risk of developing hemorrhoids and small pouches in your colon (diverticular disease). Some fiber is fermented in the colon. Researchers are looking at how this may play a role in preventing diseases of the colon.
• Lowers cholesterol levels. Soluble fiber found in beans, oats, flaxseed and oat bran may help lower total blood cholesterol levels by lowering low-density lipoprotein, or "bad," cholesterol levels. Studies also have shown that high-fiber foods may have other heart-health benefits, such as reducing blood pressure and inflammation.
• Helps control blood sugar levels. In people with diabetes, fiber — particularly soluble fiber — can slow the absorption of sugar and help improve blood sugar levels. A healthy diet that includes insoluble fiber may also reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
• Aids in achieving healthy weight. High-fiber foods tend to be more filling than low-fiber foods, so you're likely to eat less and stay satisfied longer. And high-fiber foods tend to take longer to eat and to be less "energy dense," which means they have fewer calories for the same volume of food.

Another benefit attributed to dietary fiber is prevention of colorectal cancer. However, the evidence that fiber reduces colorectal cancer is mixed.

So now that we know more about dietary fiber and it's benefits let's take a look at this great dietary fiber powder from the OmniGreen Labs.

This powder is easily added to your daily regimen by mixing it with any soft food or beverage (non carbonated beverages) and is taste free as well as dye free so you really can't tell that it's in your food or drink. It also dissolves very easily so if you put it in your drink you really can not tell it's even in there. For me I am funny about textures and flavors so I don't want to know that I have anything in my drinks so this has been a great way to get my dietary fibers into my day. Also it's a great value as this jar will last you quite the long time as it only takes a small scoop in your food or drink each day.

Now I will say until your body gets used to the fiber you will need to stay near a bathroom for the first few days as your body adjusts but don't let that deter you as this really is a great product to help improve your overall health and you really will feel so much better and even drop some weight by taking this.

If you would like to get a jar of this dietary fiber you can find it here on their amazon page.
https://www.amazon.com/OmniGreen-Labs-Supplement-Substitute-Benefiter/dp/B01INPXXC0/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1469027721&sr=8-4-fkmr0&keywords=benefiber+dietary+fiber+optifiber

I did get my jar for testing purposes and to give my honest and unbiased review on.