Nutrition & Supplements

Five Reasons to Have More Fiber in your Diet

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Nutritional Benefits
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May

Five Reasons to Have More Fiber in Your Diet

Have you ever wondered why including more fiber into your diet is beneficial for your health? Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body is unable to digest and helps to regulate the body’s use of sugars to keep your hunger and blood sugar in check.

There are two types of fiber: soluble fiber and insoluble fiber.

  • Soluble fiber: This type of fiber dissolves in water to help lower your glucose levels. It also can help lower your blood cholesterol. These include foods such as:
    • Oats
    • Barley
    • Nuts and seeds
    • Avocado
    • Oranges
    • Peas
  • Insoluble fiber: This type of fiber does not dissolve in water and helps food move through your digestive system while promoting regularity and preventing constipation. These include foods such as:
    • Apples
    • Whole grains
    • Wheat bran

Here are five reasons to increase the fiber in your diet:

  1. Helps to Keep You Regular

A high-fiber diet can help you have regular bowel movements and reduce constipation.

  1. Helps Control Your Blood Sugar Levels

Soluble fiber slows the absorption of sugar; therefore eating adequate amounts of fiber can also help you reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

  1. Have Healthier Gut Bacteria

Healthy bacteria feed off fiber and flourish; they then produce fatty acids, which has many benefits to your overall health.

  1. Lowers Your Cholesterol

Soluble fiber can help lower your cholesterol levels and help your heart health while improving your blood pressure.

  1. Helps You Stay Full Longer

Whole foods with high amounts of fiber help you feel satisfied longer, allowing you to eat less and still feel full.

High-fiber foods when added into your diet and daily routine provide various health benefits. Nightingale Medical offers FiberCel, as a part of our Nutrition and Supplements category. FiberCel is an instantly dissolving powder that offers a superior source of fiber, and is sugar lactose and gluten-free! This product is unflavoured, therefore will not alter the taste when paired with your favourite food or drink!

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