02/01/2026
FIBER FEBRUARY CHALLENGE !
After all that December holiday eating and the January “keep me from whining” foods it is time for Fiber February.
Fiber is an intricate part of our diet and very important in controlling blood sugar levels, detoxication,and cholesterol issues.
Soluble fiber dissolves in water and is the fiber that pulls out the bad cholesterol, leaving the good to keep your brain, healthy, and enough cholesterol in your skin to make ample amounts of vitamin D with the sun.
InSoluble fiber does not dissolve in water and is what makes the bulk and the Olympic worthy stools.
Challenge yourself this month to take in 25g to 35g of fiber daily. Utilize natural fruits like berries , healthy vegetables, legumes, beans, lentils, avocados, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.
There are many good fiber sources that can add fiber to your diet such as flaxseeds, chia, tapioca starch, psyllium, oat fiber, inulin, to name a few.
Go slow and add an extra 5 g every day.
Fiber can reduce your carb load. Take the amount of carbohydrates minus the fiber to get your true carbohydrate sugar total.
Making certain we also get 7-8 hrs sleep, and use relaxation techniques to keep bowels moving along will also help the process.
