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Thank you GG Bran Crispbread

I was sent to view your product on the Internet about 2 month’s ago by my daughter and you were only selling cases of your bran crisp bread. 30 packages of crispbread are too much for a single woman to purchase at one time without trying the product first (I am on a budget). I do not have much luck when I am trying to look for stuff on the Internet so I did not look much further. ( I guess I am over the hill) I finally found my way back to your site a couple of weeks ago and I saw that you were now selling a 3 pack sample of your low carbohydrate bread. I was impressed with the high dietary fiber count. I have never seen more fiber in any cracker before.

I received and enjoyed the crackers and just ordered a case through your Internet.

I would also like to add that when I ordered I spoke to a gentleman by the name of Walt and he may have been the friendliest salesman I have ever spoken to.

Thank you for a great product to help me with my diet and “life functions” and also for a pleasant ordering experience.

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I LOVE GG Bran Crispbread!!!!

Would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking to control their appetite. With low net carbs and such high fiber, I can stay healthy and get to eat a wheat product without adding loads of carbs to my diet. I have heard that the product is great for diabetes control as well, but I know that for me it is a great snack and helps me stay healthy. I love eating it with salmon or fresh fruit, and the pizza recipe turned out great as well.

I can’t wait to try out the new Sprinkles, I think having a convenient way to add fiber to my diet without having to crush up the crackers myself will definitely make them worth the purchase.

Thanks for making such a great product!!!

NEW!! GG Fiber Sprinkles

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High Fiber Salmon Patties

Submitted by Priscilla Cole

- 4 GG Bran Crispbread Crackers (or equal amount GG Fiber Sprinkles)
- 1 Can of Salmon (Undrained)
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp. Old Bay or other Seasoning Mix (optional)
- 2 Tbs. Olive Oil

In a medium mixing bowl, begin breaking crackers into small bits by hand. (think loosely crumbled cracker consistency) Add salmon contents and break fish apart with a fork. Some people prefer to remove the bones, but they are perfectly edible and a good source of calcium. Mix egg and seasonings in with the mixture. Form into 5 to 7 patties. More water can be added to mixture if it’s too dry to keep its shape. Heat olive oil on medium-high heat and cook patties until browned on both sides.

Uses for salmon patties are limitless. Serve in a sandwich, on a salad, or over rice. Patties store well and reheat well for packed lunches. You family or guests will never guess at how simple these are to make or how good they are for you!

Servings: 3 - 4
Total Preparation & Cook Time: less than 20 min

NOTE: Please review our new product when making this recipe. GG Bran Sprinkles are here by popular request.

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High Fiber Snack to Beat the Munchies

I like Bran Crispbread. It seems to be a great source of fiber. When I get the munchies, I have a piece (slice?) or two with a bit of low-fat cheese and it really satisfies my cravings and keeps my diet on track without any feelings of guilt.

Allan in Illinois
Submitted May 12, 2007

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High Fiber Diet

Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
by Mai Tran

Definition

Fiber is the material that gives plants texture and support. Dietary fiber is found in many plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, and whole grains. Although it is primarily made up of carbohydrates, it does not have a lot of calories and usually is not broken down by the body for energy. Fiber is sometimes called roughage.

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There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Insoluble fiber, as the name implies, does not dissolve in water because it contains high amounts of cellulose. Insoluble fiber is found in grain brans, fruit pulp, and vegetable peels or skins. Soluble fiber is the type of fiber that dissolves in water. It can be found in a variety of such fruits, grains, and vegetables as apples, oatmeal and oat bran, rye flour and dried beans.
Although the two types of fiber share some common characteristics such as being partially digested in the stomach and intestines and being low in calories, each type has its own specific health benefits. Insoluble fiber speeds up the movement of foods through the digestive system and adds bulk to the stools; it helps to treat constipation or diarrhea and prevents colon cancer. On the other hand, only soluble fiber can lower blood cholesterol levels. This type of fiber works by attaching itself to the cholesterol so that it can be eliminated from the body. This process prevents cholesterol from recirculating and being reabsorbed into the bloodstream.

Origins

High-fiber diet therapy is actually a return to nature and the plant-based diets used by our ancestors since the beginning of time. In fact, our ancestors consumed large quantities of fiber-containing foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grain products every day. As technology advanced, however, people began to turn away from these unprocessed healthful foods and began eating more highly processed and fat-laden foods. As a result, the incidence of coronary heart disease , diabetes and cancers has steadily risen. Naturopathic physicians, who practice natural healing methods, have long advocated high-fiber diets as a major preventive and therapeutic treatment for these and other diseases. Extensive medical research has now confirmed that a high-fiber diet prevents or treats a wide variety of diseases ranging from constipation to heart disease and cancer.

Benefits

A high-fiber diet helps prevent or treat the following health conditions:

* High blood cholesterol levels. Fiber effectively lowers blood cholesterol levels. It appears that soluble fiber binds to the cholesterol molecule and moves it through the digestive tract so that it can be excreted from the body. This mechanism prevents cholesterol from being reabsorbed into the bloodstream.
* Constipation. A high-fiber diet is a useful non-drug treatment for constipation. Fiber in the diet adds more bulk to the stools, making them softer. Fiber also shortens the length of time that foods remain in the digestive tract. It is important, however, for people increasing their fiber intake to drink more water as well, in order to get the benefit of using dietary fiber to relieve constipation.
* Hemorrhoids. Fiber in the diet adds more bulk and softens the stool, thus reducing the pain and bleeding associated with hemorrhoids.
* Diabetes. A common problem for diabetics is the rapid rise of insulin levels following meals. Soluble fiber in the diet delays the emptying of the stomach contents into the intestines. This delay helps to slow the rise of blood sugar levels following a meal and thus gives diabetics greater control over their condition.
* Obesity. Dietary fiber makes a person feel full more rapidly. It can thus help a person lose weight by making the appetite easier to control.
* Colon and colorectal cancer . Insoluble fiber in the diet speeds up the movement of the stools through the gastrointestinal tract. The faster that food and its by-products travel through the digestive tract, the less time there is for potential cancer-causing substances to work on the food. Diets that are high in insoluble fiber help to prevent the accumulation of toxic substances that cause cancer of the colon.
* Breast cancer . A high dietary consumption of fats is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. Because fiber reduces fat absorption in the digestive tract, it may prevent breast cancer.

Description

The American Dietetic Association recommends eating 25-35 g of fiber daily. A person can meet this fiber requirement by consuming two to three servings of fruits and three to five servings of vegetables every day. To increase fiber intake, a person should eat more of the following high-fiber foods: whole grains, beans, fruits (preferably with skins on), roots and leafy vegetables, broccoli or carrots. As an added bonus, he or she will also receive other health benefits provided by the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and cancer-fighting phytochemicals in these foods.

Preparations

For the greatest benefit to health, people should have both soluble and insoluble fiber in their diet, preferably in a 50:50 ratio. The following foods are good sources of insoluble fiber:

* wheat bran
* whole wheat products
* cereals made from bran or shredded wheat
* crunchy vegetables
* barley
* grains
* whole wheat pasta
* rye flour

Good sources of soluble fiber include:

* oats
* oat bran
* oatmeal
* apples
* citrus fruits
* strawberries
* dried beans
* barley
* rye flour
* potatoes
* raw cabbage
* pasta

Precautions

High-fiber therapy must be part of a balanced diet that includes adequate water intake and also provides the proper amounts of essential vitamins and minerals, including calcium, iron and zinc.

Side effects

The following minor discomforts may occur on a high-fiber diet, especially if there has been a sudden increase of fiber content in the diet:

* loose bowel movements
* excessive gas
* occasional stomach pain

Research & general acceptance

As a result of the large volume of scientific evidence supporting the use of fiber in disease prevention and treatment, high-fiber diet treatments have been accepted and advocated by practitioners of alternative and conventional medicine alike. High-fiber diets have been endorsed by the American Heart Association, the American Dietetic Association, the National Cancer Institute, the National Research Council, and the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

Key Terms:

Cellulose - the primary substance composing the cell walls or fibers of all plant tissues.

Hemorrhoid - varicose vein in the area around the anus. Hemorrhoids sometimes cause pain and bleeding.

Naturopathy - A school of alternative medicine that focuses on natural healing. Therapies provided by practitioners of naturopathy often include diet, exercise, supplement and hydrotherapy and may also include osteopathic and chiropractice treatments.

Roughage - Another name for dietary fiber.

Further Reading For Your Information:
Books

* Murray, Michael, and Joseph Pizzorno. Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, revised 2nd edition. Rocklin, CA: Prima Health, 1998.
* Winick, Myron. The Fiber Prescription. New York: Fawcett Columbine, 1992.

Organizations

* American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. P.O. Box 20386. Seattle, WA 98102. (206) 323-7610.

Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine . Gale Group, 2001.

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