Did you know that today’s fiber and protein bars typically have between 12 – 25g of sugar?! Today’s health conscious consumer is looking for high protein and high fiber grab and go snacks, but is often unaware that with high sugar content we are basically eliminating the health benefits! High sugar content will cause your …
Read More
Chocolate Banana Clusters with BarnDad’s German Chocolate Shake!
Have you been looking for a way to have dessert and not feel guilty? Why not try baking with BarnDad’s FiberDX and BarnDad’s FiberDX German Chocolate Shake! BarnDad’s FiberDX products are great to bake with and an easy way to add fiber/protein to your diet. Here is a QUICK and DELICIOUS recipe for Chocolate Banana …
Read More
Fiber Pump!
Did you happen to see the July 2013 Issue of Muscle & Body? There is a must read article called “Fiber Pump!” that goes into detail about all of the great benefits of fiber, why it is necessary to add to a nutritional diet and also promotes BarnDad’s FiberDX as a must product for your …
Read More
New Forms Of Dietary Fiber
High-fiber foods are on the way to becoming tastier and more appealing to consumers thanks to new types of dietary fiber now under development. These consumer friendlier forms of fiber, which could be a boon to health, are the topic of an article in the current issue of Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), ACS’ weekly …
Read More
The Difference Between Soluble Fiber and Insoluble Fiber
Fiber is not only an essential part of the daily diet, it is important in maintaining a healthy weight, as well as helping to control blood sugar and lowering your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Jeannie Gazzaniga-Moloo, Ph.D., R.D., spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, recently stated, “fiber’s benefit package includes the …
Read More
Grow Finer with Fiber
Posted in: Articles by ProSource, Featured Content, Diet Articles, Supplement Articles By ProSource Product Research Team | Jun 14, 2012 First Class Fiber Can Be the Secret Ingredient to a Better Physique As an athlete dedicated to your diet, physique and exercise regimen, you certainly have spent a great deal of time and energy counting …
Read More
Low-Fiber Diet May Raise Teen’s Risk for Heart Disease and Diabetes
TUESDAY, June 5 (HealthDay News) — Teens who eat a low-fiber diet are at increased risk for heart disease and diabetes, a new study suggests. Researchers looked at 559 teens, ages 14 to 18, in Augusta, Ga., and found that they consumed an average of about one-third of the daily recommended amount of fiber. Only …
Read More
Fiber Protects Against Cardiovascular Disease
Foods high in fiber provide good protection against cardiovascular disease, and the effect is particularly marked in women. This is shown in a new study from Lund University in Sweden. The study, which was recently published in the scientific journal PLOS One, involved the study of the eating habits of over 20 000 residents of …
Read More
Dietary Fiber Aids Type 2 Diabetes and Weight Loss
It seems these days, we are having more and more difficulty taking care of our weight. Why may this be? First off, our lifestyles have become much more stationary. We see more television and we spend much more time on the web. Many of us spend our days working behind a desk as opposed to …
Read More
More Fiber May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Higher intakes of soluble fiber, but not other types of fiber, may reduce the risk of breast cancer, suggest findings from a meta-analysis from Imperial College, London and the University of Leeds. Every 10 gram per day increase in soluble fiber intake was associated with a 26% reduction in the risk of breast cancer, but …
Read More
