We all know that a diet high in fiber is healthy for us and has the following benefits (from the article):
- Promoting fullness/satiety
- Slowing gastric emptying
- Decreasing nutrient absorption
- Improved glycemic control, secondary to delayed gastric emptying and impaired nutrient absorption
- Decreasing blood cholesterol
- Decreasing mineral absorption
- Effects on insulin sensitivity via fermentation to short-chain fatty acids
- A number of effects relevant to colon cancer
- Helps with poopin’
The article is excellent and provides some excellent information. In general, try to eat as many vegetables as you can with each meal!
No comments:
Post a Comment