During a speech at Northwestern University on Oct. 2, 2014, President Barack Obama offered a rosy -- if cautious -- view on the state of the economy. One of the statistics he touted was this one: When I took office, the deficit was nearly 10 percent of our economy. Today, it's approaching 3 percent..
Fiber Supplements. Fiber is vital to health. It helps digestion, prevents constipation, and may also lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes are good sources of dietary fiber. But many adults fall short of getting the recommended amounts per dayâ38 grams for men and 25 grams for women. That's where fiber supplements come in.
Flax is full of fibre and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Carrots. Carrots alone won't make you go to the bathroom right away. Full of fibre, raw carrots that are part of a healthy fibre-filled diet can improve your stool movement. Remember, eat them raw. Cooked carrots can lead to constipation. Beans. Beans, beans, the musical fruit.