Fibre is the part of plants that our bodies cannot digest. There are two types of Fibre: #Soluble and #Insoluble. -Foods such as vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grains contain fibre. -Animal foods such as meats and eggs have no fibre. What is the difference between soluble and insoluble Fibre? #SolubleSibre is the #SoftFibre that helps control blood glucose (sugar) and reduces cholesterol. It also helps in managing diarrhea. Soluble fibre is present in oat bran, oatmeal, legumes (dried beans and lentils) and fruits such as apples and strawberries. #InsolubleFibre is the bulky fibre that helps to prevent constipation. It also helps to prevent some types of cancers. It is present in wheat bran, whole grain breads and cereals, fruits and vegetables. Many foods contain both soluble and insoluble fibre. Fibre is important for your overall health. Some of its benefits include: -Controlling blood glucose (sugar) -Managing blood pressure -Reducing blood cholesterol -Increasing the feeling of being full -Controlling weight -Regulating bowel movement Benefit for those with #Diabetes Soluble fibre in oat bran, legumes (dried beans of all kinds, peas and lentils), and pectin (from fruit, such as apples) and forms in root vegetables (such as carrots) is considered especially helpful for people with either type one or two diabetes. Soluble fibre may help control blood sugar by delaying gastric (stomach) emptying, retarding the entry of glucose into the bloodstream and lessening the postprandial (post-meal) rise in blood sugar. It may lessen insulin requirements in those with type 1 diabetes. Because fibre slows the digestion of foods, it can help blunt the sudden spikes in blood glucose (sugar) that may occur after a Low-fibre meal. Such blood sugar peaks stimulate the pancreas to pump out more insulin. Some researchers believe that a lifetime of blood glucose (sugar) spikes could contribute to type 2 diabetes, which typically strikes after the age of 40, and more than doubles the risk of stroke and heart disease. The cholesterol-lowering effect of soluble fibres may also help those with diabetes by reducing heart disease risks.
Posted on: Sat, 26 Jul 2014 08:37:40 +0000