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Science has long established that many brain and nervous system disorders are a direct result of long-term nutrient deficiencies... |
The stresses of a modern life, natural depletion of essential nutrients from your diet, a decrease in your immunity and the subsequent vulnerability... |
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Fiber
Fiber is a big part of our personal diet. You should know that it is also called NSP (short for the scientific name of non-starch polysaccharides) and roughage. Basically fibers are complex carbs that the human body can not digest. Two types of fibers exist: insoluble and soluble. The interesting aspect is that these fibers are not digested and they do not contain minerals, vitamins and even calories.
Few people know where to find fibers and we have heard a lot of versions about this. You need to know that there is absolutely no fiber in fish, dairy products or meat. The only place to find fiber is plant cell walls and we need to understand that it is highly important for our bowel to function properly. As fibers pass through it we are faced with increased water absorption, which increases waste matter bulk. Due to this water absorption we get increased bowel speed, ease of passage and softer waste.
There are many benefits that can be linked to any diet that is fiber rich. The most important one stands in reducing the risk of developing bowel disturbances and diseases. Sometimes the problems that can appear do tend to become serious. The best examples can be given in haemorrhoids, constipation, colon cancer, large bowel or diverticular disease. Soluble fiber is also important in stabilizing the levels of blood sugar. This happens due to glucose absorption rate being slowed down. Even cholesterol levels are helped by being dropped with the help of fibers. This lowers the risk of developing heart diseases. We must also mention that after you take in fibers you will get a feeling of being full. This feeling can actually aid people that are on a diet and are trying to lose weight.
The biggest problem with fibers is the fact that people do not really eat as much as they should. You need to understand that you need to take in at least 18 grams daily. The maximum intake you need to set for yourself is 32 grams. Above this quantity you will not gain any extra benefits. On the other hand increasing fiber intake from a low level to a high one must be done slowly. The reason behind this is that sudden quantity increases can actually cause stomach cramps, bloating and wind. Since this can become uncomfortable, increasing the dose gradually is the best way to do this and avoid all possible problems. Remember that most people around the world do not take in enough fibers.