Increasing fiber intake through vegetables and psyllium husk is key to preventing constipation on low-carb diets. Understand the benefits of soluble vs. insoluble fiber for boosting metabolism and maintaining long-term kidney health.
Getting the recommended 25 to 38 grams of fiber per day for adults may help lower your risk for high cholesterol, heart disease and constipation, according to Colorado State University Extension. A study published in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition"
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Consuming more bran or whole grains can help lower your risk for heart disease, according to a study published in "Circulation" in 2010. You can add bran to baked goods in place of up to one-fourth of the flour, sprinkle it on yogurt or in smoothies or cook it with water or milk to make a hot cereal.
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The term "fructans" refers to two types of soluble fiber -- inulin and oligofructose. Fructans are found naturally in a few foods and added to many others to increase their fiber content without greatly changing their taste and texture.
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