21/07/2020
โ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ.โ Youโve probably heard this advice. Yes you have heared it right. Let's learn about it today.
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Fibre is the indigestible parts of plant foods, such as vegetables, fruits, grains, beans and legumes. It is type of a carbohydrate that helps keep our digestive systems healthy.
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฝ๐๐ - There are two main types of fiber.
๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ-๐๐ผ๐น๐๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฒ are found in apples, oranges, carrots, potatoes, oats, barley and beans. This type of fiber dissolves in water to form a gel-like material. It helps to regulate blood sugar and blood cholesterol levels.
๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ-๐ถ๐ป๐๐ผ๐น๐๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ are found in vegetables, wheat bran, corn bran, rice bran and most other whole grains. It traps water and helps move food through the intestines and increases stool bulk.
You need both types of fiber, so aim to eat many different fruits, vegetables, legume and whole grains throughout your day. Eat fruits and vegetables with their skins for extra fiber. Focus on whole grains like oatmeal, bran cereals, brown rice, millet and barley.
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๐ญ. Lowers Cholesterol Levels
๐ฎ. Controls Blood Sugar Levels
๐ฏ. Normalizes Bowel Movement
๐ฐ. Maintains Bowel Health
๐ฑ. Aids in achieving Healthy Weight
๐ฒ. Helps you live longer
๐ฟ๐๐๐ก๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐จ ๐ฅ๐๐ง ๐๐ญ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ฉ ๐ค๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐๐ค๐ฃ
For Female - 25g
For Male - 35g
Suddenly upping your fiber intake can upset your stomach, so slowly incorporate high-fiber foods into your diet, and drink plenty of water.
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