Fiber....
Magic? No, just something that may feel has magic powers!
Fiber helps keep every moving in our digestive system and wards of certain diseases. Carcinogens in our intestines bind to the fiber and move through our colon more quickly than they would otherwise, reducing our risk for colon cancer. Fiber also helps us rid our body of cholesterol, reducing our risk of heart disease.
Fiber helps to make us feel full sooner and stays in our stomach much longer than other substances we eat, slowing down the rate of digestion and keeping us with that full feeling longer. Because of the fiber content, one serving of whole grain bread can be more filling than two servings of white bread. Fiber also moves fat through the digestive system fast, so that less of it is absorbed.
Cultures that eat higher amounts of fiber-rich foods are generally healthier. Fiber-rich foods offer great health benefits, however one of it’s greatest values is helping to keep us slim.
Meat and dairy products do not contain any fiber, and refined grains have had most of their fiber removed. To increase your intake of fiber, eat more whole and natural foods, and fewer processed foods. Look for wheat breads that have “stone ground wheat” instead of wheat flour. Products that include "whole grain" on the label are made with the complete grain kernel. Cracked wheat is also made from the complete kernel. Don't be mislead by wording like "100% wheat" or "multi-grain." Don't be misled by color, either. Most wheat bread is near identical to white bread except that caramel coloring has been added to make it look more natural.
Some good examples of fiber-rich foods include:
• Legumes (lentils, dry beans and peas)
• Whole grains (wheat, oats, barley) Other vegetables
• Fruits (Berries are of the highest)
• Brown rice, Basmati rice
• Other vegetables
Refined grains like white rice and those used to make white bread and sweetened breakfast cereals have had most of their fiber and nutrients stripped away. They turn into blood sugar (glucose) quickly, they can cause a spike in our insulin level. This tells our body that plenty of energy is available and that it should stop burning fat and start hold on to it.
The more serious concern with the insulin spike is not that it tells our body to hold on to the fat, but the insulin spike is followed by a drop in insulin level. The drop in insulin leaves you feeling hungry and tired. This whole process makes us crave foods high in sugar, when we give into this craving we start this dreadful cycle all over again. Eating fiber rich foods keeps your blood sugar at a more consistent level.
You may need to start slow, and increase as your body becomes more accustom to additional fiber intake. But the benefits of consistent, high quality, and multiple forms of fiber will produce responses that may feel like a miracle.
Glucomannan is a fiber that has benefits that exceed most other fibers. It may be something you may want to try. You can buy it in a pill form, or powder. I prefer powder. You can sprinkle this powder on your food and it will produce the feeling of satiety faster, and help eliminate waste, and slow down the digestive absorption rate, reducing spike in insulin, and better absorption of nutrients, and a complete elimination of garbage, waste, and toxins.
Of course, this is a simple and basic write up on Fiber, but may help you on your way.
Any questions, or needed suggestions or advice, do not hesitate to send all question either through this website or directly to diane@freneticfitness.com
Magic? No, just something that may feel has magic powers!
Fiber helps keep every moving in our digestive system and wards of certain diseases. Carcinogens in our intestines bind to the fiber and move through our colon more quickly than they would otherwise, reducing our risk for colon cancer. Fiber also helps us rid our body of cholesterol, reducing our risk of heart disease.
Fiber helps to make us feel full sooner and stays in our stomach much longer than other substances we eat, slowing down the rate of digestion and keeping us with that full feeling longer. Because of the fiber content, one serving of whole grain bread can be more filling than two servings of white bread. Fiber also moves fat through the digestive system fast, so that less of it is absorbed.
Cultures that eat higher amounts of fiber-rich foods are generally healthier. Fiber-rich foods offer great health benefits, however one of it’s greatest values is helping to keep us slim.
Meat and dairy products do not contain any fiber, and refined grains have had most of their fiber removed. To increase your intake of fiber, eat more whole and natural foods, and fewer processed foods. Look for wheat breads that have “stone ground wheat” instead of wheat flour. Products that include "whole grain" on the label are made with the complete grain kernel. Cracked wheat is also made from the complete kernel. Don't be mislead by wording like "100% wheat" or "multi-grain." Don't be misled by color, either. Most wheat bread is near identical to white bread except that caramel coloring has been added to make it look more natural.
Some good examples of fiber-rich foods include:
• Legumes (lentils, dry beans and peas)
• Whole grains (wheat, oats, barley) Other vegetables
• Fruits (Berries are of the highest)
• Brown rice, Basmati rice
• Other vegetables
Refined grains like white rice and those used to make white bread and sweetened breakfast cereals have had most of their fiber and nutrients stripped away. They turn into blood sugar (glucose) quickly, they can cause a spike in our insulin level. This tells our body that plenty of energy is available and that it should stop burning fat and start hold on to it.
The more serious concern with the insulin spike is not that it tells our body to hold on to the fat, but the insulin spike is followed by a drop in insulin level. The drop in insulin leaves you feeling hungry and tired. This whole process makes us crave foods high in sugar, when we give into this craving we start this dreadful cycle all over again. Eating fiber rich foods keeps your blood sugar at a more consistent level.
You may need to start slow, and increase as your body becomes more accustom to additional fiber intake. But the benefits of consistent, high quality, and multiple forms of fiber will produce responses that may feel like a miracle.
Glucomannan is a fiber that has benefits that exceed most other fibers. It may be something you may want to try. You can buy it in a pill form, or powder. I prefer powder. You can sprinkle this powder on your food and it will produce the feeling of satiety faster, and help eliminate waste, and slow down the digestive absorption rate, reducing spike in insulin, and better absorption of nutrients, and a complete elimination of garbage, waste, and toxins.
Of course, this is a simple and basic write up on Fiber, but may help you on your way.
Any questions, or needed suggestions or advice, do not hesitate to send all question either through this website or directly to diane@freneticfitness.com