THE MANY BENEFITS OF FIBER You and I have heard for most of our lives that we should include plenty of fiber in our diet. We know that it can promote regularity and help prevent constipation but it also does plenty more. Especially important for us seniors is that it can reduce cholesterol, protect against diabetes and heart disease and help control weight. However, most of us don’t consume enough fiber. For people age 51 and older, government guidelines recommend at least 28 grams per day for men and 22 grams for women. But the Department of Agriculture says adults...