30/03/2025
Wellbeing nutrition- Daily fiber
➡️Digestive Health
✅ Prevents constipation: Fiber helps regulate bowel movements, preventing constipation and promoting regularity.
✅ *Supports healthy gut bacteria*: Fiber acts as a prebiotic, feeding the good bacteria in the gut, promoting a healthy gut microbiome.
*➡️ Weight Management*
✅ *Helps with weight loss*: Fiber-rich foods tend to be more filling, reducing hunger and supporting weight loss efforts.
✅ *Maintains healthy weight*: Fiber helps regulate appetite and metabolism, contributing to a healthy weight.
*➡️ Blood Sugar Control*
✅ *Regulates blood sugar levels*: Soluble fiber slows down sugar absorption, helping to regulate blood sugar levels.
✅ *Improves insulin sensitivity*: A high-fiber diet can improve insulin sensitivity, reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
*➡️Heart Health*
✅ *Lowers cholesterol levels*: Soluble fiber helps remove excess cholesterol from the digestive system, reducing the risk of heart disease.
✅ *Reduces blood pressure*: Regular consumption of fiber-rich foods can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
🫐 *Daily Fiber Intake Recommendations*
⏩Adults: 25-30 grams of fiber per day
⏩ Pregnant women: 28-34 grams of fiber per day
⏩Breastfeeding women: 29-38 grams of fiber per day
