The 15th reason to eat more fiber?
Add combat cognitive decline to the list!
This study concluded: Higher dietary fiber intake is associated with improved specific components of cognitive function in older adults aged 60 years and older.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2022.03.022
Why wait until you’re 60+ to increase fiber when there are these additional benefits of fiber:
- Reduces hot flashes by 20%
- Lowers cholesterol
- Can lower blood pressure
- Keeps you fuller longer
- Helps with elimination
- Will enhance gut health
- Reduces bloating
- Softens the stool
- Increases insulin sensitivity
- May ease depression/improve mood
- Promotes brain health
- Decreases risk of cardiovascular disease
- Decreases risk of diabetes
- Decreases risk of breast cancer
- Combats cognitive decline
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PS. Here’s a list of my favorite high fiber foods:
