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High Fiber Diet Can Help Mental Health

People on a high fiber diet are happier and more alert, and have more energy, a British study concludes. Research by Professor Andrew Smith at Cardiff University also finds that people who eat breakfast cereals rich in fiber are less stressed, less depressed and think more quickly, reports BBC News Online.

Volunteers between the ages of 30 and 80, monitored for four weeks, ate 40 grams of the cereal each day. The improvements were noticed within a week, say the researchers, who concede that more studies are needed.

High fiber diets also have been shown to hinder bowel disorders, including colon cancer. Health officials in both Britain and the United States acknowledge that most people don't eat enough fiber, which is found naturally in breads, fruits, cereals, vegetables and grains.

Source: Yahoo! News