Fiber is a strong link to disease prevention. Fiber is what is usually called roughage.
Fiber is the part of plant which the body cannot digest because the enzymes in the intestinal tract would not break it down.
But that is what makes it beneficial to the body.
Dietary fiber helps move the excreta much quicker through the intestines. This helps to reduce the levels of cancer causing agents in the intestines.
There are soluble and insoluble fibers. Soluble fibers are those which can be absorbed, while cannot be in preventing constipation.
Numerous cases of constipation have indicated that soluble fibers improve the control of blood sugar level and can reduce the need for insulin or medication in the bodies of diabetic patients.
The best way to get more fiber into your diet is to eat a combination of beans and other legumes, cereals, grains and other fiber from fruits and vegetables.
Natural sources of insoluble fiber includes Banana, Potatoes, Corn, Wheat, bread, etc. While natural sources of soluble fiber includes, Apples, Barleys, Orange, Grapefruit, Beans, Carrot, Tomatoes, etc.
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