Fiber is a buzzword we see a lot these days in magazines and in health articles on websites. It's in the news and on the radio. We know we need fiber in our diet, but why? What are the types of fiber and how do they work in the body?
Fiber is the part of any plant that give it structure. Think of it as the skeleton. It gives it substance. The stiff structure holds up the stuff in between like a spider web. When we eat plant foods, it helps us pass food through our bodies and assists in elimination of the foods we don't use. We need lots of food with fiber to be "regular."
Soluble fiber is one that attracts water during digestion and can make us feel fuller. It turns into a type of gel. One common soluble fiber is psyllium. We can see the common supplement Metamucil gel up in warm water. Then it assists in relieving constipation in hours. Lentils, nuts, seeds, oats, and peas are also soluble fiber, attracting water as they digest. Soluble fiber slows down digestion, and, because it expands with the water absorption, it makes one feel full for a long period of time when compared to a non fiber diet.
Insoluble fiber is one that doesn't absorb or dissolve in water. Common insoluble fibers are the outside layers of fruits and vegetables, the celery threads, peanut shells, the artichoke threads in the leaves, etc. They come out of the body pretty much looking the same way they went into the body. Insoluble fibers are essential scrub brushes for the intestines and the elimination system.
Together the two types of fibers work well in keeping our immune system strong and our digestion in peak condition. Grandma was right. Eat your vegetables!
I want to hear from you! What are your favorite veggies? How do you like to prepare them?
Blessings,
KJ Landis
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Fiber is the part of any plant that give it structure. Think of it as the skeleton. It gives it substance. The stiff structure holds up the stuff in between like a spider web. When we eat plant foods, it helps us pass food through our bodies and assists in elimination of the foods we don't use. We need lots of food with fiber to be "regular."
Soluble fiber is one that attracts water during digestion and can make us feel fuller. It turns into a type of gel. One common soluble fiber is psyllium. We can see the common supplement Metamucil gel up in warm water. Then it assists in relieving constipation in hours. Lentils, nuts, seeds, oats, and peas are also soluble fiber, attracting water as they digest. Soluble fiber slows down digestion, and, because it expands with the water absorption, it makes one feel full for a long period of time when compared to a non fiber diet.
Insoluble fiber is one that doesn't absorb or dissolve in water. Common insoluble fibers are the outside layers of fruits and vegetables, the celery threads, peanut shells, the artichoke threads in the leaves, etc. They come out of the body pretty much looking the same way they went into the body. Insoluble fibers are essential scrub brushes for the intestines and the elimination system.
Together the two types of fibers work well in keeping our immune system strong and our digestion in peak condition. Grandma was right. Eat your vegetables!
I want to hear from you! What are your favorite veggies? How do you like to prepare them?
Blessings,
KJ Landis
SuperiorSelf channel on YouTube
SuperiorSelf on Twitter
superiorself on Instagram
Superior Self with KJ Landis on Facebook
KJ Landis on LinkedIn
[email protected]
BOOK AVAILABLE NOW!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1452521352/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_UVClub134AYDK
http://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/superior-self-kj-landis/1120403615?ean=9781452521350
http://bookstore.balboapress.com/AdvancedSearch/Default.aspx?SearchTerm=Landis
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