WHY DO WE NEED TO HAVE FIBER IN OUR DIET?
Fiber is a critical component of a whole foods, plant-based
diet. It is the substance that gives structure to the cell walls of plants in
the same way that bones give structure to the bodies of animals. Fiber was once
thought to be an unnecessary addition to the human diet. After all, we digest a
very little if any of it. It turns out that fiber plays a critical role in
feeding our good bacteria. We may not digest it, but they do! It also performs
a cleaning or scrubbing function. Fiber makes everything work better and move
better as well. It improves digestion, stabilizes blood sugar levels,
detoxifies, keeps our ph. low, and helps with the excretion of unwanted substances
from the body.
Today the standard American Diet is largely deficient in
fiber, weighing in at around fifteen grams per day. That’s not enough. Your
body needs the whole plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, beans,
and whole grains.
reference
Whole foods diet
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