It has been long recommended by diet and nutrition experts to include fiber in our daily diets. Actually, one is required to have at least 35 grams of fiber but dieter are not even likely to reach half of this goal. This is the reason why weight gain and obesity cases are on the rise. Aside from unhealthy eating habits they conform with a sedentary way of life.
Some people are too busy to attend to these matters, either from work or other preoccupations. In these cases, they opt for solutions that can provide fast results and the most popular one at that are those that come in pill-based forms.
We are not against the usage of weight loss pills. As a matter of fact, people suffering from grave cases of weight gain have no other choice but to refer to these aids to avoid further havoc on their health. But remember that weight loss products or supplements that promises to induce weight loss fast are more of a fad diets which would later on bring back the weight that was lost plus some more.
The most trusted weight loss aid are the traditional means which is composed of healthy eating habits and including a daily exercise regimen. In the case of healthy eating, as mentioned, diet experts recommend a high fiber diet.
What is fiber? Fiber is that part of the plant that are indigestible when it passes the digestive tract. It is known to be categorized into two types: the soluble and insoluble fiber. The soluble fiber is fermented along the digestive walls releasing substances that can produce short-chain fatty acids.
This kind of acid is beneficial for the production of T-cells, normalizing the levels of glucose in the blood, lessening cholesterol and enhancing the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon area. Such fiber is said to lessen the risk of an individual to acquire cancer but this statement is yet to be proven through clinical studies.
The other form of fiber is the insoluble one which passes through the digestive tract largely without breaking down. It traps water which could lessen one's problem with water weight and aid it can also aid in better digestion.
The best sources of soluble fiber are legumes such as peas, soybeans and all other kinds of beans, oats, rye and barley, and psyllium seed husk. It is also present among fruits and fruit juices such as prunes, plums, berries and bananas. Vegetables are also high in fiber such as broccoli and carrots, and also root vegetables such as potatoes and onions.
As for the insoluble fiber, it is present in whole grains, nuts and seeds, potato skins, flax seeds, lignans, vegetables such as green beans, cauliflower and celery.
Dieters are often distracted with some mild side effects of fiber. And this refers to bloating and gas. But the truth is these conditions are not entirely to be blamed on fiber. Sometimes, our unhealthy ways of eating can result the same.
![[Valid RSS feed]](http://www.massagebyben.com/articles/images/icon_Rss.png "XML Feed For RSS"){kind=icon}
Category Rss Feed
Print This Article
Add To Favorites 