High Fibre Foods To Add To Your Diet
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Dietary fibre softens and increases the weight and volume of your faeces. Your likelihood of developing constipation is reduced by a large stool's ease of passage.Image Credit: Pexels
Benefits
Because fibre absorbs water and gives stools volume, it may help to stabilise loose, watery stools. protects the health of the bowels.Image Credit: Pexels
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Fibre helps to decrease cholesterol levels and supports the growth of beneficial bacteria. Consuming natural fibre-rich foods can help keep the digestive system healthy, minimise constipation, and help lose weight.Image Credit: Pexels
Good for diabetics
The glycaemic index of foods high in fibre is lower. This translates into less pronounced blood sugar increases if you consume fibre-rich carbohydrates.Image Credit: Pexels
Apples
Apples are very popular in salads because they are relatively high in fibre, but if you remove the apple's peel before eating it, you won't get as much of the pectin, the soluble fibre it contains.Image Credit: Pexels
Pears
Pears are a great source of soluble and insoluble fibre. These fibres soften and bulk up the stool, which aids in maintaining intestinal regularity. The amount of fibre in one medium-sized pear is 6 grams.Image Credit: Pexels
Bananas
One of the strongest natural fibres in the world is banana fibre, sometimes referred to as musa fibre. The natural fibre, which is made from the stem of the banana tree and is highly durable, is biodegradable.Image Credit: Pexels
Lentils
In addition to being high in potassium, fibre, folate, and plant compounds that have antioxidant action, lentils are also low in salt and saturated fat.Image Credit: Pexels
Dark chocolate
High-cocoa quality dark chocolate has many health benefits. It is rich in minerals and has a fair level of soluble fibre.Image Credit: Pexels
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