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Think globally, eat locally. (newsbites).(using ethnic food to add fiber to diet)(Brief Article)

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As you flit hectically through life, you probably take little time to figure in certain minor details. The coming Ice Age. That pesky greenhouse effect. And whether or not you're getting enough fiber. North Americans consume just half the daily 25 grams of fiber nutritionists recommend.

But just treating yourself to certain ethnic foods can boost your fiber intake. Here are four all-star cuisines that pack a punch of fiber when you dine out:

* Mexican: roasted-corn ...

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