The doctor told what products will help to establish the work of the digestive tract.
Why is fiber needed?
Fiber is one of the few substances that are necessarily present in the composition of food, which our body is not able to digest. By the way, its nutritional value is low. However, it is incredibly helpful.
Fiber normalizes the work of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, the 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 greatly reduced.
Recently, British scientists found that just 30 grams of fiber almost 2 times reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and their complications (primarily heart attack and stroke).
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 daily. This will prevent the development of many unpleasant ailments. However, unfortunately, many Russians take this information lightly and prefer not foods rich in fiber, but vice versa – sweet, starchy and very fatty.
– By the way, eating fiber is also useful in the cold season. In this way, you can reliably protect yourself from 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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Whole wheat bread
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Fruits: apple, pears, apricots, peaches, grapes, persimmons, etc.
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Cereals from unpolished cereals (for example, brown rice).
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Legumes (beans, chickpeas, lentils).
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Berries (raspberries, blackberries and gooseberries). By the way, even frozen berries are good for health.
