Healthy Insoluble Fiber

Part of a healthy diet, fiber is the part of plants that your body does not digest. The two types of fiber are insoluble and soluble fiber. Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water while soluble fiber does. Eating a diet high in fiber reduces the risk of heart disease, regulates blood sugar levels, aids weight loss and normalizes bowel movements.

A New Year of Food: Buy, Sell, and Hold

Achieving your financial goals and reaching your wellness goals may not be as different as you think. Knowing what to buy, sell and hold is crucial when it comes to both your finances and your food choices. “If you are a wise investor, you would keep the high risk portion of your portfolio to a minimum; and it's the same story with your food choices. The consequences of those choices could not be more important,” says Dr. Joseph Colella, Pittsburgh-based bariatric surgeon and weight-loss specialist.