I saw an advertisement the other day for a fiber supplement. It pictured a beautiful young woman dressed in material that used orange slices in its design. The text said that the fiber supplement tasted better than its competitors did, therefore, it was easier to take every day.
I had to laugh at the contradiction in this advertisement. If I had designed the ad I would have used stunning pictures of oranges---on trees, whole, cut with juice squirting out---you name it, but the orange would have been the star of the picture. Why feature the fruit rather than a beautiful woman? If you eat the fruit, you will not have to take a fiber supplement. The fruit tastes better, has the fiber it was born with, has vitamins and minerals and you have to chew it so you feel as if you have eaten something and have something in your belly.
If your doctor suggests you supplement your diet, then follow his advice. If you enjoy supplements, there is no need to stop them, but nutrition is not difficult; anyone can learn to eat to stay healthy. Eat a wide variety of colorful foods as close to their natural state as possible. Cook them gently and dress them lightly. Keep fat and salt in your diet for flavor, nutrition and satiety. If you need more fiber then eat an orange don’t drink the juice, and add some broccoli, whole wheat bread and cabbage while you are at it!
Cooking is easier than you think and you and your family are worth the time and effort it takes.
Simple cooking idea: Store nuts in glass jars in the freezer. They will keep indefinitely
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