Dietary fiber consists of rough plant fibers that allow us to enrich the body with all useful trace elements, promote weight loss and prevent diseases associated with the gastrointestinal tract. Fiber stimulates perfect intestinal activity and acts as a "brush" that cleans our body. Dietary fiber has a very rough texture, due to which it is retained in the body, and a person who has consumed a product containing fiber feels satiated for a longer period of time. Fiber also contributes to accelerated fat movement in the intestinal walls, which subsequently prevents the formation of fat deposits.

What types of dietary fiber exist?

There are two types of dietary fiber: soluble and insoluble. Both types have a positive effect on the body as a whole but have different functions. Insoluble fiber is not absorbed by the stomach walls, while soluble fiber is completely absorbed.

Soluble dietary fiber

This type of fiber, when in contact with water and when entering the body, takes on a viscous, gelatinous form. Soluble fiber slows down the movement of food in the body and gently cleanses it without damaging the intestinal walls. It also promotes healing of the intestinal mucosa and removes toxins. For the most part, the maximum content of dietary fiber is concentrated in the pulp of products. This type of dietary fiber is found in:

• legumes - beans, lentils, chickpeas
• citrus fruits - oranges, tangerines, lemons
• nuts - especially almonds
• cereal crops - oats, chia seeds, buckwheat, wheat
• vegetables - onions, tomatoes, broccoli, pumpkin
• berries - wild strawberries, strawberries, currants, gooseberries

Insoluble dietary fiber

This type of fiber, when entering the body, swells like a sponge and absorbs all harmful substances contained in the body. Insoluble dietary fiber helps lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Also, regular consumption of insoluble fiber excellently contributes to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. It is found in
• vegetables
• fruit peels
• dried fruits and
• berries.

Beneficial properties of dietary fiber

We can talk endlessly about the beneficial properties of fiber, as we mentioned above, it is a key element in digestion. There are also the following beneficial properties of fiber:
• slows down the absorption of carbohydrates in the body,
• suppresses appetite, prevents subsequent overeating,
• is an excellent tool for weight loss,
• affects blood sugar levels and prevents the development of diabetes,
• cleanses the body of toxins and waste products.

Daily consumption of fiber is one of the most effective methods of preventing gastrointestinal diseases and obesity. If you want to have a slim figure and a healthy body, then dietary fiber is what you need. Today, proper nutrition is not only the presence of healthy and low-calorie products in the diet but also the presence of such an important element as fiber. Buy cereals, fruits and vegetables and determine the correct dosage of products.

Stay healthy!