Fibre Is Not Only Good For You But Is Good For Your Health

In this day of fast food take-away and TV dinners there is something I feel we need to reward ourselves. I am a non-smoker and I do not do alcohol, but I do eat fish and I do eat a diet of mostly fresh fruit and vegetables. I try to make sure that I eat a big variety of foods and as many fresh ones as possible.

Fruit and vegetables are important, so many people don’t get the required 5 portions a day, particularly if you are not regularly exercising. We need to eat lots of fruit and vegetables to help carry our weight or to keep us healthy. Often we think we are eating more, but we are not. What we need to do is to eat proportion of the recommended 5 portions servings per day.

This does not mean you need to down a gallon of ice cream every day. What it means is that you need to eat more foods that are nutrient dense- many vitamins and minerals are soluble in sugar and are not found in fruit and vegetables. For example, an apple is a better choice than a candy bar.

The myth that fruit and vegetables are unhealthy because they have high sugar levels is not true. On the contrary, many fruits and vegetables are high in fiber and with added sweetness. Beverages like soda and fruit drinks contain large amounts of sugar, so you don’t have to drink much to get a significant caloric energy boost.

It would be much better for you to fill your diet with foods that are nutrient dense- many vitamins and minerals are found in whole foods. For example, a serving of 12 ounces of spinach has 2.40 grams of sugar and also has fiber as well as pectin, which is an excellent antioxidant. A diet collective of foods this good will reduce disease and help you feel better and look better.

A diet rich in whole foods will reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Diabetics also benefit from switching to a whole foods diet. Having a diet rich in fiber can reduce the chance of serious health problems such as heart disease and diabetes.

So even though there is a amount of research on the benefits of eating a nutritious diet, we all know it is not always easy, especially for the teenagers. But there is a diet regime for them called ‘Superfoods’. This means fruits and vegetables are made up of 40% of whole foods and 20% of legumes.

There are many research studies on the benefits of chocolate, apples and strawberries. But what we know is that dark chocolate is much better for you than milk chocolate and is considered a whole food. What’s more, if you are trying to lose weight, or just eat healthier, remember these foods to be a part of a healthy diet.

Eating ‘superfoods’ every day is a great way to stay healthy and give your body the good nutrients it needs. But what are some of the best superfoods to eat?

Blueberries- looked at many studies as containing high amount of antioxidants, and was also found to help lower blood pressure as well as cholesterol and triglycerides. These were found in a study done on parboiled blueberries. reprint from the Boston Globe.

Beans- traditionally have been thought to be a part of the dairy diet, but is now thought to boost the beneficial effects of the botanical family, especially Blueberries and Raspberries. Because the two blueberries showed such strong positive results in studies, the researchers hope that adding them to the diet will give results beneficial to humans. They will be evaluated by comparing the antioxidant content, resistance to contaminants and transdnaalacy of riboflavin and spirulina.

Whole grains- gluten-free bread is lower in carbs compared to whole wheat bread. Eating bread can help your body release its stored sugar. Carbohydrates cause a rise in your blood sugar, which in turn raises the blood sugar levels. It is important to avoid foods with the exception of whole grain bread.

Oatmeal- is a good source of fiber, vitamin B1, magnesium and potassium.Oatmeal is slowly absorbed and able to supply energy to the body. Unlike other oatmeal products, which pull sugar out of the oatmeal during the eneral process, eneral loops in the former and releases energy as well as preserving the enzymes and nutrients in the oatmeal.

Bean dips and sauces- flavored bean dips and sauces may reduce the carbohydrate and cholesterol content of your meals, which helps to lower your cholesterol and lower your fat.

Nuts and seeds- like peanuts and sunflower seeds, they contain amino acids. These are known to help enhance brain function and rememberances. However, these are normally dipped in fats or other foods before eating.