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Are you one of those who stuff yourself silly with Popcorn and then feel guilty? Well, after reading this you can have all the popcorn that you want. Besides being the most wholesome cereal, popcorn is also non-fattening and high in fiber.
Fiber, also known as roughage, fiber is a component of food that is more or less indigestible and can be found in all fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Fibers can be either insoluble (the less digestible bran fiber) or soluble (cellulose fibers from fruits and vegetables). For good health, you need both types of fibers in your diet.
Fiber is important to your body because it helps with the proper functioning of the intestinal tract as it speeds the elimination of waste products. It is a natural laxative and alleviates constipation. Those suffering from constipation should have a rich fiber diet. In addition, a rich fiber diet prevents colon cancer as there is less exposure to cancer-causing agents to the intestinal tract.
