Fiber in your diet
@allknowing (137775)
India
November 26, 2012 6:50pm CST
I had not known till now that there are two types of fibres that play different roles in our system. And not eating food that contains fibres can cause serious health issues. This link here clearly explains everything one needs to know about fibres.
http://www.webmd.com/diet/fiber-health-benefits-11/compare-dietary-fibers
I am now on my way to making a change in my diet!
And you too?
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@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
27 Nov 12
Due to some changes in my body over the last year or two I have been making some changes in my diet. I believe I get all of the differnt kinds of fiber mentioned except the one bulking agent that is also used as a sugar substitute. I find that by having such a variety I am in a much better shape.
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@allknowing (137775)
• India
27 Nov 12
We might be eating the right stuff but nothing like knowing what does what to us. I find this link extremely useful and I am going to make use of it. I have been lax of late with regard to my cholesterol levels and soluble fibre will take care of it, hopefully.
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@allknowing (137775)
• India
19 Jan
I eat sweet potatoes often for the same reason
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@allknowing (137775)
• India
21 Jan
@porwest The difference between potatoes and sweet potatoes is that sweet potatoes have sweetness.
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@porwest (92588)
• United States
20 Jan
@allknowing I can't do sweet potatoes. They were just never my thing. Regular potatoes? Yep. All day. But I just can't get sweet potatoes down.
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@asereht1970 (424)
• Philippines
27 Nov 12
Hello there! Thanks for the link. I've been wanting to try a new diet since I believe I'm not getting the right amount of fiber that I need everyday. Now I know what I should be eating more
@allknowing (137775)
• India
27 Nov 12
I always thought why oatmeal was so highly recommended when fruits could serve the purpose. Now I know why!
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@Life11211 (452)
• India
1 Dec 12
Hi,
Thank you very much for this link.
What i know about Fiber:
Fiber is the most important for proper functioning of our system.
Fiber works best on dietetic and help them to control sugar levels
Fiber gives feeling of fullness and that helps to eat less and control weight.
Mainly complex carbohydrate foods are good source of natural fiber, plus fiber is available in good amount in fruits and vegetables.
@allknowing (137775)
• India
1 Dec 12
What I did not know was that there are two types of fibres soluble and insoluble both performing different roles and the various foods that contain these different fibres.
@allknowing (137775)
• India
1 Dec 12
I am not a diabetic but did try Flax seeds for the muscle discomfort one experiences now and then. One side effect of Flax seeds is that it bloats the stomach as it swells in there, followed by flatulence. I tried it for some time and then gave up.
@Life11211 (452)
• India
1 Dec 12
You know something i love to explore on health related topic and keep searching for natural things.
That time my mom got detected with diabetics and just to help my mom i come across Psyllium husk and Flex Seeds.
That is available in natural and flavored one, and after taking daily one tsp before every meal she showed lot of improvement in health.
@kunu111185 (211)
• India
26 Dec 12
Yes I agree that fiber in diet is very beneficial for body.Fiber rich diet helps in evacuation of bowel and really helpful for them who are suffering from bowel hardening.It also prevent postprandial(after meal) glucose elevation and beneficial for diabetic patient.So try to avoid junk and oily food and have more fibrous food to stay healthy.
@allknowing (137775)
• India
26 Dec 12
It was more to draw the attention of users here about different fibres performing different tasks which I got to learn through the link that I have provided here. There is some useful information in that link.
