Fiber has a Slimming Effect
The recommendation fiber in the diet is 25 grams of fiber per day plant, what foods we consume to obteber that much fiber?
This is a list of foods with average fiber content, thus you can give you an idea of what to eat for obteber those 25 grams of fiber a day.
- Fruits in Part 0.5 to 2.5 g per 100 g
- vegetables from 0.9 to 4.7 g per 100 g
- vegetables from 3.35 to 8.3 g per 100 g
- grains 2.3 to 5.0 g per 100 g
- grains about 8.0 g per 100 g
Today we find “sticks” and cereals are high in fiber, we recommend reviseis the labels of such foods and thus to assess the amount of fiber you are consuming.
The fiber has a role osmotic uptake of water, which water consumption is important to promote its role in our organization: to facilitate intestinal transit, as it is a “sponge” that is moving through the intestine, improving the peristaltic movements of intestines, cleansing, dragging harmful materials and forming abundant stool and fluffy.
Some people claim that the fiber has a slimming effect, what happens is that by consuming large quantities of vegetables and fruits, legumes, and decreasing consumption of fats and vegetable products indirectly reduce the amount of calories ingested. The fiber and water consumption produce satiety, the proper functioning of the intestinal tract favors evacuación.Todo it helps you lose weight.
Fibers & Their Role
Dietary fiber is contained in several vegetables, such as cereals, grains, fruits, vegetables or nuts. However, the human body is not able to digest fiber and runs our entire digestive tract without being absorbed. During this trip, she plays several important roles for health, absorbing some of the cholesterol and fat content in the body and excreted in feces. So, first, the fibers are very beneficial for intestinal health. But their role is not limited to those profits. According to experts, through the fiber, you can also lose weight, prevent heart disease and even some cancers.
Indeed, the fibers are excellent “diet pills” because they satisfy our hunger for longer with less food. So if you want to lose weight, you need to increase fiber intake. However, in Quebec, consumes about 10 grams of fiber per day, while nutritionists recommend eating at least 30 grams!
So if you think you do not consume sufficient quantities, increase the fiber intake for health, but go easy. The body must adapt to the fibers. A drastic increase fiber in your menu can cause cramping and discomfort that may discourage you. Remember that most dietary fiber needs water to be effective. You must drink at least two liters of water per day to maximize the positive effect of fiber