The doctor said which products will help establish the work of the digestive tract.
Why is fiber needed?
Fiber is one of the few substances necessarily present in the composition of food, which our body is unable to digest. By the way, its nutritional value is low. However, it’s incredibly useful.
Fiber normalizes the work of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system and helps to quickly and effectively lose weight. The substance takes part in the metabolism of cholesterol, reducing it, and also affects the metabolism of blood sugar. Thanks to this, the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus is significantly reduced.
Recently, British scientists have found that just 30 grams of fiber reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases and their complications (mainly heart attack and stroke) almost 2 times.
How much to weigh in grams?
According to a dietitian Marina Sorokina, to maintain health, an adult needs to consume at least 30 g of this complex carbohydrate per day. This will prevent the development of many unpleasant ailments. However, unfortunately, many Russians take this information lightly and prefer not foods high in fiber, but vice versa – sweet, starchy and very fatty.
– By the way, eating fiber is also useful in the cold season. Thus, you can reliably protect yourself against viruses and diseases by strengthening the immune system, says the nutritionist.
Where to look for fiber?
What healthy foods will help you get the optimal amount of fiber?
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Wholemeal bread
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Fruits: apples, pears, apricots, peaches, grapes, persimmons, etc.
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Cereals from unpolished grains (e.g. brown rice).
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Legumes (beans, chickpeas, lentils).
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Berries (raspberries, blackberries and gooseberries). By the way, frozen berries are also good for health.
