High fiber diet offers a wide-range of health benefits. However, many people also associate a high fiber diet with an increase in flatulance and bloating.

Steps for minimizing these problems can include:

• Add high fiber food into your diet slowly. (Fortunately, the body usually learns to adapt over time and the gas and bloating subside on their own.)
• If you notice that some foods cause more problems than others, cut back on those and substitute others.
• Start with steamed or cooded vegetables, slowly adding raw foods over time.
• Consume enzyme supplements

• It is best to spread consumption of dietary fiber throughout the day, rather than loading up at just one meal.
• drink plenty of pure water (6 to 8 -- eight ounce glasses throughout the day). People who live in warm climates, exercise vigrorously, drink coffee or sodas, or eat salty foods should drink greater amounts.) For optimal hydration, it is better to drink small amounts more frequently than to consume large amounts just a few times per day.
• Physical activity promotes the movement of wastes and toxins from the body.
• (Note: Consuming increased amounts of dietary fiber without drinking adequate water or participating in at least a minimal amount of physical activity may actually have an adverse effect on intestinal health!)

• Creating a sense of fullness so a person does not feel a need to overeat (an consume excess calories).
• Add bulk to stool. This stimulates peristalsis (rythmic contractions of the bowel) so that wastes move more rapidly through the digestive tract and reduces the chances of constipation, diverticulosis and hemorrhoids.
• May lower blood cholesterol and normalize blood sugar

• Strained bowel movements
• Abdominal pain
• Hard stools

Ideally, all of us would get adequate dietary fiber (25-40 grams per day) through eating nutritious whole-foods, rich in dietary fiber. With today's busy lifestyles, however, this is not always possible.

Dietary fiber supplements are an excellent way to assure you are getting enough high fiber foods in your daily diet:

Fiber foods formula powder:		As an internal cleansing program, this special formula's blend of 15 organic rainforest herbs supports the body's intestinal hygiene, which is paramount to optimal health.* This shake powder, available in regular or mint flavor, can be mixed with water, juice or in your favorite smoothie. It is recommended as an on-going program for daily cleansing. Do not use this product if you are pregnant.
		Fiber foods formula (mint flavored) - 500gm	$34
		Fiber foods formula (unflavored) - 500 gm	$34
Fiber foods formula capsules (enhanced):		Especially appropriate for those who prefer capsules rather than a fiber drink, this product is formulated to be slightly more powerful than the powder formula. Do not use this product if you are pregnant.
		Fiber foods formula (enhanced) 90 Vegi-Caps	$34
		Fiber foods formula (enhanced) 270 powder-filled Vegi-Caps	$89

In addition to fiber foods shake mix powder and enhanced capsules, we also distribute a wide range of Rainforest herbs and foods including:

• Graviola herb extract and Cats Claw herb (known as Una de Gato in Spanish) powerful immune supporting products.
• Shipibo Treasure Tea: Stevia sweetened tea bags, packed with 8 nutritious Amazon herbs.
• ChocaMaca organic chocolate treats enriched with nutritious Amazon herbs. Slightly sweetened, each ball contains 2 capsules of nutritional herbs.