Book
Fiber Menace: The Truth About the Leading Role of Fiber in Diet Failure, Constipation, Hemorrhoids, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, and Colon Cancer
Publish date:
October 15, 2008
Fiber Menace is for people who believe fiber prevents cancers, reduces the risk of heart disease, regulates blood sugar, wards off diabetes, lowers appetite, induces weight loss, cleanses the colon, and eliminates constipation.Tragically, none of it is true, and Fiber Menace explains why it's the complete opposite. Most of those findings have been well known and widely publicized even before Fiber Menace's release. Here are some of the most striking examples:- Fiber doesn't ward off colon cancer, according to the Harvard School of Public Health: "For years, Americans have been told to consume a high-fiber diet to lower the risk of colon cancer [...] Larger and better-designed studies have failed to show a link between fiber and colon cancer." Scores of other studies, cited in Fiber Menace, have demonstrated that fiber increases the risk of colon cancer. (p. 181)- Fiber doesn't prevent breast cancer either, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, it's the complete opposite: "Carbohydrate intake was positively associated with breast cancer risk." Fiber happens to be a carbohydrate too, and carbohydrates are the only food that contains fiber. (p. 183)- Fiber doesn't reduce the risk of heart disease, according to the American Heart Association: "A fiber supplement added to a diet otherwise high in saturated fat and cholesterol provides dubious cardiovascular advantage." Furthermore, these supplements caused "reduced mineral absorption and a myriad of gastrointestinal disturbances" - factors that in fact, contribute to heart disease. (p. 41)- Fiber doesn't counteract diabetes, according to the Harvard School of Public Health: "Fiber intake has also been linked with the metabolic syndrome, a constellation of factors that increases the chances of developing heart disease and diabetes." Truth is, fiber requires more insulin or drugs to control blood sugar, and makes diabetes even more devastating. (p. 2
Authors
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Konstantin Monastyrsky |
Topics
Bloating | Eating of plant foods that contain dietary fiber typically causes bloating. A carnivore diet usually fixes bloating. | |
Grains | Grains are small, hard, edible seeds or kernels that are produced by grass-like plants. They are a staple food for many people around the world and provide a significant portion of the daily calorie intake in various cultures. Grains are widely cultivated for their nutritional value and versatility in cooking.
There are several types of grains, including wheat, rice, corn, barley, oats, rye, millet, buckwheat, sorghum. | |
Diverticulitis | Diverticulosis occurs when small, bulging pouches (diverticula) develop in your digestive tract. When one or more of these pouches become inflamed or infected, the condition is called diverticulitis. Diverticula are small, bulging pouches that can form in the lining of your digestive system. | |
Crohn's Disease | Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that primarily affects the gastrointestinal tract. It can cause inflammation and damage to any part of the digestive system, from the mouth to the anus. Crohn's disease is characterized by periods of active symptoms, known as flare-ups, followed by periods of remission where symptoms are reduced or absent. Anecdotes suggest a carnivore diet greatly helps in curing or reducing symptoms, suggesting the eitology involves plant consumption. | |
IBS | BS stands for irritable bowel syndrome, which is a common disorder that affects the large intestine (colon). It is a chronic condition characterized by a group of symptoms, including abdominal pain or discomfort, bloating, gas, and changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea or constipation, or both.
The exact cause of IBS is unknown, but it is believed to involve a combination of factors, including abnormal gastrointestinal motility, heightened sensitivity to certain stimuli, changes in the gut microbiota, and possible genetic and environmental factors. It is considered a functional gastrointestinal disorder, which means there are no structural abnormalities or specific laboratory tests that can definitively diagnose it. | |
IBD | IBD stands for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, which is a term used to describe a group of chronic inflammatory conditions that affect the digestive tract. The two main types of IBD are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The exact cause of IBD is not known, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic, environmental, and immune system factors. There is currently no cure for IBD, but various treatments are available to manage the symptoms and reduce inflammation. A carnivore diet may help.
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Digestion | Digestion is the process by which the body breaks down food into smaller components that can be absorbed and utilized for energy, growth, and repair. It involves both mechanical and chemical processes that occur in various organs of the digestive system. | |
Fiber | Fiber, also known as dietary fiber or roughage, refers to the indigestible portion of plant foods. It is a type of carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by human digestive enzymes. Instead, it passes through the digestive system relatively intact, adding bulk to the stool and aiding in the regularity of bowel movements. It isn't technically classified as an essential nutrient. The term "essential" in nutrition refers to nutrients that the body cannot produce on its own (or cannot produce in sufficient quantities) and therefore must obtain from the diet |