COMMUNITY HEALTH CORNER With Chief Pharmacist, Kyle Townswick at Thrifty White Pharmacy 2300 First Street South in Willmar Are you getting enough fiber in your diet? If you're like most people the answer is no! Wonder what's all the fuss about fiber? Fiber has a wide range of health benefits! It can help lower cholesterol, keep blood sugar steady, keep hunger in check and your digestive system moving in the right direction effective. While it's important to have a high fiber diet it's actually possible to get too much. Go slowly when adding more fiber to your diet! Adding too much, too quickly, can cause unpleasant side effects such as constipation, cramping, bloating. gas and dehydration. Too much fiber affects how your body absorbs nutrients. Balance is the key: getting enough soluble and insoluble fiber to maintain a regular digestive track Fiber is found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and nuts. Women need around 28 grams while men need around 35 grams of fiber daily. Most of us get lesS than 15 grams daily It's best to get your fiber naturally from food u for some people adding a Making simple substitutions like whole wheat breads and pasta over white, gives you more than twice the amount of fiber. Add fresh fruits to your breakfast routine and swap out chips and pretzels for fruits nuts or even popcorn to increase fiber intake! Always remember to drink plenty of water. Fiber needs water to be most can be beneficial. Supplements can be in the form of tablets, chewables or powders. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure increasing your fiber intake does not interfere with any medicines you are taking. Fiber can slow down digestion thus decreasing the rate some medicines are absorbed Questions about fiber? Visit your local Thrifty White Pharmacist! Are you eligible for a Comprehensive Medication Review with a Thrifty White Pharmacist? Eligbiity for no cost medication reviews is based on your insurance coverage. See our pharmacist for more detais. As part of our commitment to healthy outcomes, our pharmacists provide comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs) to eligible patients. This sit-down with your pharmacist includes a review of your current medications and over the counter (OTC) theraples, assessment of side effects and missed doses, review of vaccination history, and alignment on your goals of therapy. With the information gathered during a CMR, our pharmacist will optimize your therapy, ensuring you are getting the most benefit from your medications, while also minimizing unnecessary costs O Employee Owned 97Thnit 2300 First Street S ite Willmar, MN PHARMACY 320-235-1930 Store Hours: Monday- Friday: 9am-7pm Saturday: 9am 4pm Sunday: Closed SU ONLNE Gline Aasegatete www orin edrugstore.com O O