The Underrated Nutrient

Out of all the nutrients being discussed in the public forum, from carbohydrates to proteins to fats, one of the nutrients haven't been in the lime light and i.e. FIBER. Fiber is an insoluble part of the plants which has innumerable health benefits in the human body.Fiber is known to be resistant to digestion by the human digestive enzymes.

Some of the fiber benefits-

If you want to lose weight - Include fiber

If you want to maintain weight -Include fiber

If you want to reduce your blood cholesterol- Include fiber

If you want to reduce the risk of heart disease- Include fiber

If you want to control your blood sugars- Include fiber

If you want to control your blood pressure - Include fiber

If you want to relieve constipation - Include fiber

If you want to reduce GERD [Hyper acidity] - Include fiber

If you want to improve your immunity- Include fiber

and the list goes on and on and on!

We should also know that fiber is divided into 2 groups -

1) Soluble Fiber - are viscous or fermentable fibers (such as pectin) that are fermented in the colon by the healthy gut bacteria.These are essential for good digestion and better immunity.

2) Insoluble Fiber - such as wheat bran, that have bulking action but may only be fermented to a limited extent in the colon. They mainly help in the roughage or easy passage of the stools out of the body.

Ideal recommendation of fiber for a healthy person is 14gm/1000kcal/day. [Which majority of us are unable to include in our diet -thanks to our eating choices and pattern]

Where do we get the fiber from in our diet?

- Whole grains foods like Whole Wheat, jowar, bajra , barley, ragi, all the variety of dals and pulses like chana, chole, rajma, moong, ussal, Sprouted pulses etc.

- All the variety of Vegetables

- All the variety of Green leafy vegetables

- All the variety of Fruits

- All the variety of Nuts like Almonds, pistachios, cashe nuts. Macadamia nuts, coconut, fresh dates, dried dates, fox nuts etc.

-All the variety of oilseeds like sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flax seeds, Pimpkin seeds etc.

We all should make a consciuos effort to include fiber in our daily routine for the maximum benefit.Maintaining a healthy lifestyle along with good nutrition intake can do wonders for our well being and a sustainable living.

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