110. Adding Fiber to your Day with Ease (and no Bloat!)

Today's episode is a recording of a FB live I did on easy ways to add fiber and the benefits you can expect once you increase fiber intake with PCOS. I believe fiber doesn't get the attention it deserves since it's not a trendy or "sexy" nutrient (we mostly associate it with chalky powders and constipation!). But did you know fiber has dozens of well-documented benefits? These range from scientific studies that range from weight management, stabilizing blood sugar, reducing cholesterol, boosting metabolism, improving digestion, reducing risk of certain cancers, increasing fullness and reducing cravings. Most fiber comes from carbs and plant based foods like grains (rice and oats), and starchy vegetables (potatoes and corn). These are often the foods women with PCOS are told to cut out! Therefore, many women don't eat enough fiber-rich foods and the vast majorly of the population is only getting about half of the recommended amounts daily. Today's episode is an in-depth breakdown of the importance of fiber, it's proven benefits and why they're so relevant for PCOS as well as an overview of my top strategies to add fiber to your day without causing bloat or relying on powders and fake ingredients.   What you'll learn on this episode: What's fiber and where is it found naturally? What foods are high in fiber and how to add them to your day easily How to gradually add fiber to your meals to prevent distress & bloat What about fiber supplements like benefiber or fiber-fortifies products like Fiber One cereals? What to look for when selecting products at the grocery store and how to increase your fiber intake without eliminating foods you love. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love for you to share it as well as leave a rating and written review so more women can access the information and tune in to the show!