PEA FIBER
Botanical: Pisum sativum Family: Fabaceae (pea) - Leguminosae (legume) Pea Fiber supplements are a simple way to supply our diets with both soluble and insoluble natural fiber. A fiber rich diet is thought to provide many healthful benefits, including gastrointestinal well-being, proper bowel function (including relief for constipation and diverticulosis) and may also reduce our risk of colon cancer, heart disease and diabetes . Disclaimer: The information presented herein by KT Botanicals is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider. History: The modern garden pea is thought to be descended from the field pea that was indigenous to central Asia and Europe, and has been consumed as a healthy dietary addition for thousands of years. Peas are considered legumes, plants that bear fruit in the form of pods, enclosing the fleshy seeds, and are one of the few members of the legume family that are sold and cooked as fresh vegetables. It is interesting to note that high-fiber foods are mostly low in calories and inexpensive. Today, the largest commercial producers of fresh peas are the United States, Great Britain, China, Hungary and India. Peas provide one of the highest sources of natural soluble and insoluble dietary fibers known, and since the National Cancer Institute suggests that dietary fiber can be protective against some cancer, taking Pea Fiber supplements may provide the fiber that is lacking in our regular diets. Americans generally consume ten grams of fiber per day, and the National Cancer Institute recommends at least twenty grams daily. Fiber isn’t a miracle food, but adding fiber to your diet may provide surprising and wonderful health benefits. Beneficial Uses: Pea Fiber may
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November 19 2008 09:31 pm | Colon Cancer
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