Are You Getting Enough Fiber In Your Diet?
March 4, 2010 by admin
Filed under Healthy Eating Tips
Do you know whether or not you are getting enough fiber in your diet? If you are not then there is every chance you will be suffering from a number of mild to moderate health problems. Fiber is essential for your colon and overall digestive system to function correctly. If a problem develops here then the symptoms may present themselves in various ways. Even a general feeling of lethargy can be caused due to a lack of fiber in the diet.
Unfortunately the number of us suffering from problems such as inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome are at all time record levels, and the main factor behind the trend is the lack of fiber in our diet. Fiber is needed by the large and small intestine to effectively remove waste from the lining of the colon. If you are not consuming enough food that is high in fiber then there will be a build up of waste matter and unhealthy bacteria in your gut which can cause you severe problems if not treated.
There have been cases were up to seven pounds of organic matter have been removed from the lining of patients intestines. Can you imagine the consequences of carrying such toxins around with you? It is no surprise that we often suffer from weak immune systems.
Fortunately it is possible for us all to modify our diets slightly, not extensively, to ensure you are getting enough fiber in your diet.
Let’s start with breakfast. You can begin your day with a good dose of fiber. Many breakfast cereals and muesli will be high in fiber. In winter choose porridge oats as these will also warm you up before venturing outdoors.
For lunch go for a light soup or salad. For example a Russian salad or lentil salad will provide you with a good source of fiber. If you want bread or pasta with the salad then opt for a brown or wholemeal variety. White refined foods are low in fiber.
If you feel like a snack before your dinner then choose a fruit such as apple or avocado. Both will also provide you with extra nutrients that can only improve your digestive system. In the evening opt for a meal which does not require a lot of time to burn off. If you have heavy food before going to bed then it will add to your overall problems.
Getting enough fiber in your diet isn’t that difficult of a task, but it is very important for your overall health and well being.
