If you are trying to create a healthy diet for yourself, you cannot overlook the importance that fiber will play. The main benefits you?ll receive from dietary fiber include improvement in the cardiovascular and digestive system along with providing a high degree of satiety.

Natural Fibre
Unfortunately, in today?s world of overconsumption of processed foods, fiber is often one thing many individuals are really lacking.
Here are the top facts about fiber you need to know.
Promotion Of A Healthy Digestive System
Fiber?s primary role in the body is going to be to help promote a healthy digestive system. It does this by helping to keep the intestines in proper working order and prevent the accumulation of cholesterol along the lining.
Lowering Your Bad Cholesterol Levels
Another thing fiber will do, is help to decrease the level of LDL cholesterol that?s seen in the blood. It does this by binding with the dietary cholesterol you take in while it?s in the small intestine and then removing it from the body.
Therefore, a diet rich in fiber can be a very good defense against the heart disease.
Fiber And Weight Loss
Women who are consuming high fiber diets on a regular basis generally maintain a much lower weight than those who don?t, simply because they typically consume fewer total calories as a result.
Because it takes fiber a long time to be digested by the body, this means you will stay feeling fuller longer than if you would have done without it.
Since it is your end of the day total calorie intake that determines weight gain or weight loss, this is absolutely essential for weight loss.
Getting Enough Fiber
It?s recommended, when it comes to being sure you are getting enough fiber in your diet, to try and average 14 grams per 1000 calories you eat. Most women will have diets consisting between 1500 and 2000 calories, depending on your body weight and activity levels, so that will translate to 21-28 grams of fiber total.
Increase Your Intake Slowly
Be sure that if you have not been eating much fiber in your diet at all in the past few months, increase your intake slowly.
If you go from eating very little fiber a day to getting a very high dose, you will likely suffer from extreme digestive upset and will not feel well at all.
Try and increase the consumption over the period of a few weeks to ease this process.
Soluble Fiber
Soluble fiber is the type that plays the more predominant role in the lowering of bad cholesterol levels and is fully broken down the by the body. Sources to try and aim to consume include oat bran, oatmeal, beans, peas, rice bran, barley, and fruits.
Insoluble Fiber
Insoluble fiber, on the other hand is not digested by the body and rather, helps to slow down gastric emptying, causing that increased satiety effect discussed above. This is what will provide the biggest benefit when it comes to weight control for you.
Good sources of this type of fiber include whole-wheat breads, whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, wheat bran, cabbage, beets, carrots, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and the skin of apples.
So, be sure you do not overlook the importance of fiber in your diet. If you do get your consumption levels in line, you will most definitely notice a change in how you feel, and more than likely, a change in how you look as well.
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The 12th-annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will take place September 28 to November 11, 2007, with a “Tastefully Inspired” theme and events that include food and wine tastings, celebrity-chef cooking demonstrations, beer and wine seminars, nightly concerts, street performers and children’s activities. Admission to the 2007 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is included with regular Epcot park admission.

Food Festival
“With delicous cuisine, an extensive list of international wines, fascinating seminars and live entertainment through the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, the 12th-annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival promises something for everyone in the whole family,” said Kyle Collins, Director of Interactive Marketing for HotelsCorp. com. “Make sure to plan your itinerary before arriving to Epcot so you can enjoy all that the 2007 International Food & Wine Festival has to offer. ”
INTERNATIONAL MARKETPLACE
The International Marketplace at the 2007 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival allows you to take a one-of-a-kind culinary tour around the world. Stop by each marketplace for eclectic appetizers that are in the $2-$4 range, along with recommended beer and wine pairings.
Africa: Morocco, South Africa
Asia: China, India, Japan
Caribbean: Dominican Republic
Continental Europe: Champagne, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Spain
Eastern Europe: Poland, Turkey
Latin America: Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru
North America: Canada, Great Beers of the World, Hops & Barley Market, Oklahoma, United States
Pacific Rim: Australia, New Zealand
SPECIAL EXHIBITS
The promenade at the 2007 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will feature a variety of interesting cultural exhibits and demonstrations:
American Wine Adventure: Take a regional tour of the New York and Napa Valley wine regions at the American Wine Adventure.
Andes Mountain Wine Bar: Enjoy great wines from Argentina and Chile at the Andes Mountain Wine Bar.
Australia: Discover Down Under: Take a tasting tour of Australia’s four major wine regions and pick out souvenirs at the Birdsville Provisions shop.
Dominican Republic: Daily culinary demonstrations, live entertainment crafts and more will take place at the Dominican Republic exhibit.
Festival Welcome Center: Conveniently located at the Wonders of Life Pavilion, the Festival Welcome Center will feature a Festival Wine Shop, wine and champagne bar and Festival Merchandise Shop. The Festival Welcome Center also will serve as the official celebrity book signing area.
The History of Beer in America: Learn the history of American beer with complimentary seminars that take place daily at 12:30 PM, 1:15 PM, 2:45 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:15 PM and 6:30 PM.
International Beers of the World: Enjoy complimentary seminars daily at the International Beers of the World exhibit.
Oklahoma 1907-2007: Cooking demonstrations, storytelling, exhibits and children’s activities will all make up this unique exhibit as Oklahoma celebrates 100 years of statehood.
Pearville Fear: A county fair-style exhibit that celebrates the “variety, flavor, diversity and nutritional importance” of this popular fruit.
Peru: Learn all about Inca culture and Peruvian cuisine at the Peru exhibit, which also features arts & crafts displays and Peruvian culinary demonstrations.
10-Day Regional Experiences: Michoacan, Mexico (October 5-14, 2007); Puglia, Italy (October 19-28, 2007); Greek Wine Bar Island (October 26-November 4, 2007).
Turkey Welcomes You: Enjoy Turkish cooking demonstrations, traditional Turkish art and crafts displays, exhibits and a Grand Bazaar.
Twinings Tea Bar: Explore the interesting history of Twinings tea as you stroll through the beautiful Twinings Garden.
EAT TO THE BEAT CONCERT SERIES
All Eat to the Beat Concert Series performances at the 2007 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will take place at the America Gardens Theatre in front of the U. S. A. Pavilion at Epcot’s World Showcase. Show times are 5:45 PM, 7 PM and 8:15 PM.
Al Stewart: September 28-29, 2007
Otis Day and the Knights: September 30 – October 1, 2007
The Beach Boys: October 2-3, 2007
The Original Family Stone: October 4-6, 2007
Sheena Easton: October 7-9, 2007
Starship starring Mickey Thomas: October 10-13, 2007
David Cassidy: October 14-16, 2007
Little Richard: October 17-18, 2007
Juice Newton: October 19-21, 2007
The Four Tops: October 22-25, 2007
Village People: October 26-27, 2007
Expose: October 28-30, 2007
Jon Secada: October 31 – November 3, 2007
Chubby Checker and the Wildcats: November 4-6, 2007
The Contours featuring Sylvester Potts – November 7-8, 2007
David Sanborn – November 9-11, 2007
SPECIAL WINE & CULINARY PROGRAMS
A wide range of wine and culinary programs are scheduled for the 2007 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival (additional costs apply):
A South African Wine Adventure: Friday, October 12, 2007, World Showplace
Chefs A’ Field – Kids on the Farm: Wednesdays, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, Odyssey – The Chef’s Showplace
The Cook, The Book and The Bottle: Fridays, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, Odyssey – The Chef’s Showplace
Discovering Wine: A Sensory Adventure: Various dates, Citricos, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Food & Wine Pairings: Various locales and dates
Odyssey Kitchen Conversations: Select Thursdays, 3-4:30 PM, Odyssey – The Chef’s Showplace
Sweet Sundays: Sundays, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, Odyssey – The Chef’s Showplace
Vertical Wine Tastings: Saturdays, 1:30 PM-3 PM, California Grill, Disney’s Contemporary Resort
FESTIVAL DINING OPPORTUNITIES
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience incredible cuisine and an extensive wine selection during the 2007 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival (additional costs apply):
Exquisite Evenings at Epcot: Enjoy a five-course meal prepared by the Festival’s team of celebrity chefs.
Party for the Senses – Eat, Drink and Celebrate: Enjoy a reserved seat at the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and then sit down to a delicious meal, along with entertaining acts from Cirque du Soleil La Nouba.
Regional Feasts: Celebrate cuisine from the diverse regions of the world during Regional Feasts, which includes a welcome reception, four-course meal and live entertainment.
Signature Dining: Celebrity chefs are invited to prepare a five-course meal at select Walt Disney World Resort restaurants.
FAMILY EVENTS
The 2007 Epcot Food & Wine Festival offers something for the entire family such as the Junior Chef Program, Behind the Seeds Greenhouse Tour, Kidcot Fun Stops, Pearville Fair and Oklahoma 1907-2007.
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