... , beans and lentils also contain some carbohydrates and supply the body with plenty of protein, fibre and minerals. Fibre content aids in lowering the blood cholesterol. Foods forming the "eat moderately" section of the healthy eating pyramid include lean meant, eggs, fish, chicken, nits and dairy products ... of the intestine or the final 15 cm (rectum). Diverticular disease is the development of small pockets in the large intestine due to pressure when passing hard and dense faeces. These diseases are both diet related an attributed to a lack of fibre in the diet. To ... such as obesi...

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