BENEFITS OF FIBER

BENEFITS OF FIBER

Dietary fiber is the part of food that is not affected by the digestive process in the body. Fiber can help your cholesterol levels. By adding high fiber meals and snacks into your cholesterol-lowering meal plan, you will keep yourself healthy.

However, it appears to only lower your “bad” cholesterol (LDL). Your “good” cholesterol (HDL) and triglycerides are only minimally, if at all, affected by soluble fiber. Additionally, insoluble fiber does not appear to affect cholesterol levels, but it is important in maintaining a healthy colon.

It will be a great tool to lose weight because it makes you full.

"This explains clearly why the natural weight loss is usually more common when there are many foods that are rich in fiber.

Only a small amount of fiber is metabolized in the stomach and intestine, the rest passes through the gastrointestinal tract and makes up part of the stool.

THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF DIETARY FIBER, SOLUBLE AND INSOLUBLE.

Soluble fiber retains water and turns to gel during digestion. It also slows digestion and nutrient absorption from the stomach and intestine. Soluble fiber is found in foods such as oat bran, barley, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, peas, and some fruits and vegetables.

 Insoluble fiber appears to speed the passage of foods through the stomach and intestines and adds bulk to the stool. It is found in foods such as wheat bran, vegetables, and whole grains.

Fiber is very important to a healthy diet and can be a helpful aid in weight management. One of the best sources of fiber comes from legumes, the group of food containing dried peas and beans.