| One should take plenty of fiber foods in the diet. Fibers | | | | forms a gel in the digestive system which slows down |
| are the constituent of food that the body does not | | | | absorption of sugar. So the sugar level of the blood is |
| absorb. Foods rich in fiber contents are green | | | | steadier. It cuts down the absorption of fats and so |
| vegetables, fruits, salads, in bran of rice and husk of | | | | the bowels more speedily and clearly. |
| wheat, unrefined carbohydrates and complex | | | | Fibers promote good health. Fibers have proved |
| starches. | | | | beneficial in several diseases like diabetes, heart |
| There are two types of fibers – | | | | diseases, gall stone, constipation, digestive disorders, |
| 1. Those found in fruits and vegetables called pectin. | | | | cancer and obesity. |
| They help bring down cholesterol and glucose level in | | | | When the fiber diet is taken, the absorption of nutrition |
| the blood. | | | | is slowed down due to following reasons – gastric |
| 2. Fibers found in whole grain (wheat bran, wheat | | | | emptying is delayed and overall absorption and |
| germ) tone the intestine for quick elimination. They | | | | digestion of carbohydrates is slowed down. |
| protect us from constipation, hemorrhoids and cancer. | | | | Children and pregnant mothers need not take high fiber |
| A diabetic patient should stop using white flour and | | | | diet. Children and pregnant mothers need more nutrition |
| sugar which is refined food with no fibers. All | | | | and fiber food is only high bulk food. |
| non-vegetarian foods do not contain fibers. So a | | | | Visit an extensive section of Medicinal herbs at Home |
| vegetarian diet is better for diabetes. The sugar raising | | | | remedies guide – a health guide to make you and |
| quality of carbohydrates is much reduced if there are | | | | your family live better, fit and healthy. Also know |
| plenty of fibers. | | | | various Homemade cosmetics. |
| Fiber is one of the most important constituent of a | | | | Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health |
| colon cleansing diet. It helps eliminate the toxins from | | | | advice and is for general information only. Always |
| the intestine and thus keep the body away from | | | | seek the insights of a qualified health professional |
| several ailments. | | | | before embarking on any health program. |
| The fiber is very helpful for the digestive system. It | | | | |