All about Fiber

All the food that is not digestible is given a Fiber term. Some of the animals can break all these food down, but not humans. We do not have enough enzymes to break it down. It was common to think that fiber is not necessary as it does not provide any nutrients or calories. And that led to eliminating all the fiber from the processed foods that are common in western countries. But eating foods with no or little fiber only leads to obesity, diabetes, constipation, heart disease and many other illnesses.

Fiber is necessary to improve:
-Elimination and transit time through the gut (normalizes bowel movement if you suffer from constipation or diarrhea)
-Blood-sugar control (slows down the breakdown of carbohydrates into glucose)
-Digestion
-Cholesterol and blood-lipid levels
-Intestinal function (fiber provides food for the beneficial bacteria in the gut)

Foods full of fiber are: fruits, vegetables, whole grain, nuts, seeds, pulses and legumes, sprouts and sea vegetables.