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Fox News
15-05-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Simple ways to increase fiber in your diet and why it's so important
"Eat more fiber" might be a common recommendation from your doctor or healthcare provider. But getting the recommended amount can actually be a simple task, according to Robin DeCicco, a New York-based certified holistic nutritionist. DeCicco told Fox News Digital that fiber can help with disease prevention, weight loss, lowering cholesterol and digestion issues such as constipation. (See the video at the top of this article.) Harvard Medical School data has found that people who ate more fiber from fruit, vegetables and whole grains were able to prevent dying from heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes by 16% to 24%. The "huge" percentage stems from eating about 25 to 29 grams of fiber per day, which the nutritionist said is "not complicated." For breakfast, DeCicco recommended adding some berries and ground flaxseed to yogurt for a fiber boost. For lunch, packing a sandwich with extra lettuce and tomatoes can have the same effect, she said. Eating vegetables with hummus or a handful of nuts like almonds and pistachios, she said, can also serve as high-fiber snacks. For dinner, DeCicco suggested having a side of high-fiber vegetables like broccoli, asparagus, zucchini or salad. "Just think about how to add a little bit of fiber to each part of your day, and you'll get to those 29 grams instantly," she said. While there are many ways to get in more fiber, DeCicco shared creative ways to incorporate ground flaxseed into various meals. This can include mixing it into soups, sauces, chilis and stews, as well as yogurt, smoothies or oatmeal. Meats such as chicken and turkey can be breaded with ground flax, while it can also be added to a ground-beef mixture for meatballs, meatloaf or burgers. Ground flax can also be used as breading on fish or eggplant as a healthier option. "When you're roasting or baking all of those other foods, the proteins and the vegetables, it can actually get crispy from using the flax," DeCicco said. The nutritionist recommended a daily serving of one to two tablespoons of ground flax, which is best for digestion and absorption. Flax contains properties such as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) omega-3 fatty acids and lignans, which are responsible for anti-aging, reducing inflammation, preventing disease and protecting overall brain and heart health, according to DeCicco. Although there are incredible benefits to consuming flax, DiCicco said, it's best to start out slow with a half-teaspoon to help the body to get used to it. She also recommended drinking lots of water as fiber intake increases. "It helps to reduce how fiber can bulk in your stomach," she said. "And your body uses it more readily and then is able to excrete the fiber as opposed to it bulking in your colon." DeCicco shared a fiber-filled energy ball recipe as a great dessert alternative. Servings: About 12 energy balls 1 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free oats if needed) 2 cups natural organic peanut butter (or any all-natural nut/seed butter with no added sugar or oil) 3 tablespoons cacao nibs (with no added sugar) For more Lifestyle articles, visit ½ cup ground flaxseed A few handfuls of dried no sugar added cranberries or dried blueberries 3 tablespoons raw sunflower seeds (chop up) 2 to 3 teaspoons wild honey (Optional: Can add more nuts/dried fruit to mixture; can change nuts/seeds/fruit options.) (Note: Have all ingredients on hand and more than the amount listed above, as this type of recipe calls for adding in more than the above-mentioned measurements depending on how easily or not the dough sticks together.) 1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until it looks like an evenly distributed uniformed dough. 2. Refrigerate the bites for 30 minutes. 3. Once the dough is hard, roll into balls. 4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week and in the freezer for several months. This recipe is owned by Robin DeCicco and has been shared with Fox News Digital.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Jupiter police: Man, 73, threatened to kill President Trump in Facebook post
JUPITER — Police arrested a Jupiter man Friday on charges of threatening President Donald Trump in a social media post, a day before Trump was set to visit his northern Palm Beach County golf club. Glenn DeCicco, 73, was arrested after police were alerted to 'a concerning Facebook post,' the Jupiter Police Department said on social media. DeCicco was charged with intimidation/making written threats to kill, after an investigation into statements he made on social media confirmed he had made a written threat against the president, police said. During his first appearance Saturday, DeCicco was ordered not to have any contact with Trump or his property, court records show. Jupiter Police worked in coordination with the U.S. Secret Service throughout the investigation, police said in a Facebook post. DeCicco is being held without bail at the Palm Beach County Jail. The arrest came amid Trump's eighth weekend in Palm Beach since taking office. He spent Saturday and Sunday at his Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, where he competed in the Senior Club Championship. In a post on X, Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi thanked Jupiter police for their swift response. 'Threats against POTUS or any Secret Service protectee are taken very seriously,' he wrote. 'Our success often starts with tips from the public so please continue to report suspicious activity to police.' According to jail records, DeCicco lives about a half-hour north of Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club, which is in Palm Beach. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Jupiter man, 73, charged with threat to kill Trump in Facebook post
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Yahoo
Florida man arrested after making 'written threats to kill' President Trump, police say
The Brief A Florida man was arrested on Friday after he allegedly made posts on social media in which he threatened to kill President Donald Trump. Records show Glen DeCicco is being charged with making written threats to kill. JUPITER, Fla. - A Florida man was arrested on Friday after he allegedly made posts on social media in which he threatened to kill President Donald Trump. Records show Glen DeCicco is being charged with making written threats to kill. What we know The Jupiter Police Department said the investigation began when they were alerted to a Facebook post where a written threat was made directed at Trump. Detectives reviewed DeCicco's social media activity and confirmed he had made the threat. On Friday, police said they arrested DeCicco following an investigation into statements made on social media targeting Trump. Officials said they then interviewed DeCicco, and he was taken into custody without incident. The Jupiter Police Department worked in coordination with the United States Secret Service throughout the investigation. "Thank you, Jupiter (FL) PD for your swift response & partnership," Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi wrote on X. "Threats against @POTUS or any Secret Service protectee are taken very seriously," he continued. "Our success often starts with tips from the public, so please continue to report suspicious activity to police." STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Jupiter Police Department in a social media post and press release on April 4, 2025.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Florida police arrest man for making 'written threats to kill' Trump
A Florida man was arrested on Friday after allegedly making posts on social media in which he threatened to kill President Donald Trump. Glen DeCicco was charged with making written threats to kill, the Jupiter Police Department wrote in a press release. DeCicco's arrest comes after police launched an investigation into comments he made on social media targeting Trump. Florida Man Arrested For Allegedly Calling For Trump Assassination On Facebook; Secret Service Investigating "The investigation began after JPD was alerted to a concerning Facebook post," the police department said. "Detectives reviewed DeCicco's social media activity and confirmed that he had made a written threat directed at the President." The police department worked with the U.S. Secret Service throughout the investigation into DeCicco's activity. Read On The Fox News App DeCicco was interviewed by police and the Secret Service without incident. "Thank you Jupiter (FL) PD for your swift response & partnership," Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi wrote on X. "Threats against @POTUS or any Secret Service protectee are taken very seriously," he continued. "Our success often starts with tips from the public so please continue to report suspicious activity to police." This was just the latest social media threat against Trump from suspects in Florida. Florida Man Arrested For 'Written Threats To Kill' Trump, Vance Days After Assassination Attempt In January, Shannon Depararro Atkins, of West Palm Beach, was charged after making violent threats against the president on Facebook. In July, Jupiter Police arrested Michael M. Wiseman for written threats to kill Trump and now-Vice President JD Vance after making treating posts on his Facebook page. Trump also survived two assassination attempts in July and article source: Florida police arrest man for making 'written threats to kill' Trump
CBS News
05-04-2025
- CBS News
South Florida man arrested for allegedly threatening President Trump on social media, police say
A South Florida man was arrested Friday for allegedly making written threats to kill President Donald Trump , according to the Jupiter Police Department. On a Facebook post , the law enforcement agency said Glen DeCicco is facing charges following an investigation into statements made on social media targeting the president. The investigation began when the department was alerted to a concerning Facebook post, police said in a statement. Detectives reviewed DeCicco's online activity and confirmed that he made a written threat against the president, who was in Doral on Thursday attending a LIV Golf event. The Jupiter Police Department said it worked in coordination with the United States Secret Service throughout the investigation. Detectives and special agents interviewed DeCicco and he was taken into custody without incident, police said. No further details about the content of the threat have been released.
