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Fibre intake according to my Health

Arjun

1 year ago

Fibre intake according to my Health

Fibre Intake
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Happy Tummy Expert

1 year ago

Dear Arjun, Thank you for the question

Dietary fibre is an important component of daily balanced diet.  It is a form of carbohydrate and a component of the plant foods which is resistant to digestion by the enzymes in the human digestive system. There are many kinds of fibers like soluble (as in oats, apple), insoluble (whole grain) , prebiotic (onion, green banana, chicory)  which occur naturally in various foods we eat in our daily diet and all of them are beneficial for us in their own unique way.

As a general dietary guideline, for an apparently healthy individual/ with no specific health or nutrition needs and/or metabolic condition it is recommended to consume 2000kcal/d The RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) for protein is 46g and for fibre it is 25 g for women.

Diets with a high content of fibre tend to have a positive effect on health like-

  • Improves bowel function
  • Adds bulk to stool and promotes regularity
  • Helps reduced calorie intake due to the feeling of satiety (as fiber promotes a feeling of fullness).
  • Regulates blood sugar level
  • Regulates blood pressure
  • Helps lowers total and LDL cholesterol thereby reducing the risk of heart diseases.
  • Helps support growth of healthy gut bacteria and overall digestive health.

You can look out for products with claims on being “source or rich in” fiber also to be included as a part of an overall diversified balanced diet.

For a customised and personalised meal plan for specific conditions please contact your Health care professional or any registered dietician.

Hope we have answered your query.

Wishing you a great day ahead.

 

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