Who Should Follow a High-Fiber Diet?
Ideally, all healthy individuals without any disease should try to follow a diet high in dietary fiber. This amounts to approximately 20 to 25 grams of fiber per day, the amount that can be obtained by following a diet with 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables, along with 4 to 6 servings of whole grain breads or cereals per day. A serving of fruit or vegetable is a medium-sized fruit or vegetable or 1/2 cup of raw fruit or vegetable. A serving of whole grain bread or cereal is a slice of bread or 1/2 cup of cereal. A diet high in dietary fiber is not only good for the colon, but also is heart-healthy and may help control body weight. At least 8 cups of water should be consumed per day in conjunction with a high-fiber diet. People who have a family history of colon cancers, or who have irritable bowel syndrome or chronic constipation are advised to adhere to a high-fiber diet with plenty of fluids. They are encouraged to follow a plant-centered diet, where at least 2/3 of their p
