Monthly Archives: April 2010

Fiber Content of Some Pasta, Cereals, and Grains

According to the USDA Food Pyramid Guidelines, healthy adults should consume between 23 – 31 g of fiber per day (this amount is dependent on the amount of calories that are consumed. Breads, cereals and pasta contain a significant amount … Continue reading

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Fiber Content of Some Vegetables

According to the USDA Food Pyramid Guidelines, healthy adults should consume between 23 – 31 g of fiber per day (this amount is dependent on the amount of calories that are consumed. Vegetables contain a significant amount of the daily … Continue reading

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Fiber Content in Some Fruits

According to the USDA Food Pyramid Guidelines, healthy adults should consume betwen 23 – 31 g of fiber per day (this amount is dependent on the amount of calories that are consumed. Fruits contain a significant amount of the daily recommended portion of fiber, and are a particularly good way to get the recommended amount of fiber. Continue reading

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