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Sir I want to know how much fibre we should take in a day?

Shivani Kashyap

1 month ago

Sir I want to know how much fibre we should take in a day?

Fibre Intake Digestive issues
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Happy Tummy Expert

1 month ago

Dear Shivani Kashyap, Thank you for the question

Dietary fiber also known as roughage is a type of carbohydrate, It’s a component of the plant which is resistant to digestion by the enzymes in the human system. It is considered to be an essential component of your daily balanced diet.

Daily RDA for fiber as per NIN, ICMR is: 25g per day for Female

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.  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.

Some of the good sources of fiber are as follows:

  • Vegetables such as green beans, peas, cauliflower, garlic, carrot, tomato etc.
  • Fruits including banana, apple, and citrus fruits like orange & sweet lime.
  • Whole grains- whole wheat, millets, multigrain, wheat bran, oats etc.
  • Dried beans, Legumes, Nuts & Seed

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.

 

Hope we have answered your query.

Wishing you a great day ahead

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