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