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How closely are fibre and weight loss connected?
Consumption of Fiber and weight loss are very closely connected.
The incidences of deseases like obesity, diabetes, colon
deseases etc.are minimal in countries where the population has a
regular dose of fiber in their diet.
Fiber is very important to solve the weight loss puzzle. Fiber
cannot be digested by the human digestive system and it passes
out from the colons taking all the waste material with it.
Fiber provides bulk and softens the stools therby helping in
regular bowel movements and avoiding constipation. In the
intestine, fiber produces a gel which binds the bile acids and
this leads the lever to convert cholesterol into bile thereby
reducing cholesterol levels.
Fiber makes people feel less hungry on account of its bulk and
reduces appetite resulting in weightloss. It also helps the body
in controlling blood sugar.
Ayurveda Medical Science recommends consumption of fibre rich
vegetables in large quantities to get rid of all the toxins from
your body.Removal of toxins automatically ensures removal of
excess fat from your body.
There are two types of fiber found in foods:
Insoluble fiber :
Insoluble fiber doesn't dissolve in water. This fiber increases
the bulk of the food and helps in the fast passage of waste
materials from the colons avoiding build up of toxins and therby
deseases like colon cancer.
Soluble fiber :
This type of fiber forms a gel in the intestine and helps in
reducing the cholesterol. Your body needs a regular dosage of
30-40gms of fiber to keep in good health and lose those excess
pounds.
Consuming the following foods will keep you in great shape and
health:
High fiber foods:
Oat bran, Corn Bran, rice bran, wheat bran.
Medium fiber foods :
Whole grains, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat flour,
oatmeal-rolled oats, steel cut oats, wheat-oat flour, corn meal,
brown rice.
Low fiber foods to be avoided:
Refined foods like white flour(bleached or unbleached), pasta,
cream of wheat, oat flour, corn starch, white rice. One
important aspect of fiber and weight loss is drinking lots of
water.
Water makes the fiber swell and work better.
However, increase your consumption of fiber very gradually to
avoid digestive discomfort.
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