Busyness could be the synonymous word in everyone’s lifestyle today. Our 9 – 5 office followed by some chores and a little family time, it has certainly become a mundane lifestyle. Our mind is cluttered with millions of information and tasks that overshadow things which are indeed really important. For instance, do we know if we are taking the right amount of nutrition for a healthy lifestyle in our day today life? The truth is many of us aren’t. These are reasons enough for the endemic diseases that our country faces today due to malnutrition among all age groups. Junk foods have become a predominant culture which is far from a healthy living.
Fiber is an essential nutrient and its intake is quite important. Fiber is actually the indigestible part of the plant food that pushes through the digestive system absorbing water and easing bowel movements in the digestive tract. There are two types of Fiber– a) soluble and b) insoluble. Soluble Fiber dissolves in water and changes forms as it goes through the digestive system by absorbing water. Insoluble fiber remains the same from the mouth to the end of the digestive track. Fiber content can act as cure and prevent diseases related to heart and digestive system.
Fiber is available in a lot of food varieties and is easily available. In cereal grains – Barley, Oatmeal and Oat-bran contain fiber content that is good for your health. In case of fruits Apple, Banana, Peach, Blackberries, Peach, Pear and Plum contain dietary fiber. Legumes are also rich source of fiber content such as Black beans, kidney beans, Lima beans, Navy beans, Lentils, Chick peas and black eyed peas. Fresh vegetables like Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and Carrots provide rich fiber. Eating them on a regular basis could help you to get essential nutrients in your system and ward off diseases that may affect your heart and digestive system.
