Benefits of Fiber

We know that every day, it is advisable to drink between 25 and 30 grams of fiber, however, in Spain the intake is less than the share advised. Therefore, to overdo the quality of the food and best these figures, we recall five good reasons to consume fiber daily.
Contributes to the mobility and intestinal to prevent constipation, especially when it comes to insoluble fiber that can be found in seeds, whole grains, wheat bran and other. AND preventing constipation without doubt translates into better health of the intestines that helps to prevent diseases.
Improves control of glycemia, something of great value for people with diabetes, since fiber makes the digestion of the food by reducing as well, the speed of increase in blood glucose. That is, the greater the amount of fiber, lower glycemic index of foods.
Helps to reduce the cholesterol in the body to form compounds that are removed from the body. That is to say, the soluble fiber found in oats and legumes, reduces the absorption of cholesterol in our body and therefore, helps to prevent cardiovascular diseases.
It stimulates the production of satiety, not only because its presence in foods requires more chewing, but because distends the stomach to occupy volume and delayed gastric emptying, therefore, maintains more time occupied the digestive system by preventing the feeling of hunger reappear quickly. Well, the fiber is of great help to lose weight.
It has a low energy intake, because although it is a lot of volume and can offer all the benefits before these, the fiber contributes only 2 Kcal per gram swallowed. That is to say, much less than that of the rest of the energy nutrients from the diet.
Remember these five good reasons to consume fiber daily and controls the amount that is in your diet to enjoy the benefits of a healthy diet with sufficient amount of fiber.