Adequate Fibre in the Diet is essential for good health. It can stop the arteries getting clogged up. Also Fibre can help with a weight loss diet, by slowing down the Digestive System.
There Are Two Kinds of Fibre· Soluble Fibre · Insoluble FibreSoluble Fibre is the kind of fibre that dissolves in water. You can get soluble fibre from eating fruit. Especially good is when eating an apple, don’t peel it (wash it well) but in the skin is where the fibre is hiding.
Insoluble Fibre does not dissolve in water. It is found in most vegetables and grains.
What Foods Contain Fibre?Soluble Fibre is found in:
Insoluble Fibre is found in:
How Much Fibre Do We Need?
As Fibre is not considered a Nutrient (Like Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, Fats) there is no Recommended Daily Average. But some Health Care Experts have said that we need 7.5 ozs or 20 – 35 grams per day.
If you are not used to having a High Fibre Diet, it would be better to start increasing your Daily Intake of Fibre gradually over several weeks. Otherwise, if you increase your Fibre Intake too quickly, you may suffer with stomach cramps and discomfort.
What Are The Advantages Of Having Fibre In Your Diet?Eating a diet that contains a lot of Fibre has been shown to lower Blood Cholesterol Levels. So lower Cholesterol Levels can help prevent Heart Disease. It can also prevent Constipation and slow down the whole Digestive System. Fibre can also help us to eat less, so we lose weight.
Our bodies need Roughage to help with our Digestive Processes. The bulky substance cleans the Colon as it makes its way through our Digestive Tract.
Studies have shown that large amounts of Fibre in the Diet can help regulate Blood Glucose and Insulin
Some Ways To Get More Fibre
Have a variety of Vegetables every day.
If you increase your Fibre Intake, it can only be to the benefit of your Health and Well-being.
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