There are two kinds of dietary fiber: water-soluble and water-insoluble. They are digested plant tissues that cannot be absorbed by the human body. We dispose as much dietary fiber as we eat. Most of the green vegetables and fruits are rich in dietary fibers, so are peas, oatmeal, brown rice, red rice and high fiber breads.

Dietary fiber can not only prevent constipation, hemorrhoids and digestive diseases but also reduce the risk of coronary heart diseases, diabetes and cholesterol level in our blood. Dietary fiber swells when it meets water and therefore gives you a feeling of full stomach. It can then stop you from taking excessive calories, help you control your weight and prevent obesity.

Hong Kong Food and Environment Hygiene Department recommends a daily intake of 16 grams of dietary fiber. It is equivalent to 2-3 fruits and 4-6 kinds of vegetables rich in dietary fiber per meal.

If your diet is low in dietary fiber, NHT Global FibeRich® can help you. One teaspoon of FibeRich® contains over 6 grams of dietary fiber. It can relieve the "congestion" of your bowels and control your body weight.