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… Learn how to lower your fibre intake to help manage a medical condition … juices with no pulp Eat slowly and chew your food well. While this will not lower fibre
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… Overview Why is fibre important? Eating a diet high in fibre is … and its related problems. It may lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol … of fresh fruits and vegetables a day. Good choices include berries, apples, figs, oranges, …
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… hypertension. What dietary changes can help lower blood pressure? Healthy eating can help … percent daily value (%DV) shows you if the food has a little or a lot of sodium. 5% DV or … is high in potassium, calcium, magnesium and fibre. For more information, including detailed …
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… the blood vessel walls. This buildup can lower blood flow to the heart muscle and raise … healthy range. Use carb counting or Canada's Food Guide to balance your carbs. Add a … focus. Choose foods that are high in fibre and low in saturated fat and salt. That …
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… to the nerves or to the sphincter, the lower part of the bladder may not have enough … one alcoholic drink a day. Eat foods high in fibre to help avoid constipation. Don't smoke. … part of incontinence care. Medication choices For overflow incontinence : If …
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… Aim for balance. Most days, eat from each food group—vegetables and fruits, whole grain … tips for eating well to stay healthy and lower your risk of diseases such as heart … important for good health. These include: Fibre , which comes from plant foods like whole …
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… will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor … (prolapses) from its normal spot in your lower belly and pushes against the sides of … your symptoms. Eat foods that are high in fibre to avoid constipation and straining when …
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… of constipation include: Not eating enough fibre Not drinking enough fluids Not getting … and at risk of bowel obstruction may need to lower their fibre intake. Talk to your health … seeds To find out how much fibre a packaged food has, read the nutrition facts table. The …
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… in plant foods usually means you eat more fibre and less saturated fat. Plant foods are … are used to make plant foods which helps lower carbon emissions and saves energy, water … The percent daily value (% DV) shows if the food has a little or a lot of a nutrient: 5% DV …
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… safe textures, when to introduce common food allergens, how much food to offer and … child gets all key nutrients?  Be aware of fibre. Vegan meals and snacks can be high in … for children to get enough energy. To help lower fibre intake, try using refined grains …