Do you know what fiber can do for you, apart from regulating your intestinal transit? Do you know what are the benefits of fiber? benefits what this nutrient can give you?
We have always heard that we must take fiber to be able to go to the bathroom on a regular basis, but apart from this, fiber has other benefits. wonderful and very positive functions in your body. Here's what fiber can do for you:
- Soluble fiber has the ability to retain water, thereby increasing the volume of the bolus and increasing the volume of the bolus. increases the feeling of satiety as well as increasing the size of the stool, which stimulates the peristaltic movements necessary to go to the bathroom.
- On the other hand, fiber slows down the absorption of carbohydrates, The speed at which they reach the bloodstream decreases, and therefore, and very importantly, the speed at which they reach the bloodstream decreases, no sudden rise in blood glucose levels, This also means that there is no high insulin peak. This helps, for example, to avoid developing diabetes or insulin resistance.
- In addition, decreases the absorption of cholesterol (since it drags it as a broom and eliminates them in part) and also decreases the reabsorption of bile acids, so that our body has to produce them again and for this it needs the cholesterol in our blood, reducing it.
¿Y how much fiber is recommended? If you do not have any intestinal or digestive problems, the most acceptable amount is between 25 and 40 grams per day.
What foods are rich in fiber? I guess you already know but I remind you: basically vegetables and fruits (those that can be eaten with skin better) whole grains, legumes .....
I hope that with this small summary you have understood what fiber can do for you, and therefore how important is its daily consumption.
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