What should be the intake of fiber I need to include in my diet

Himanshu negi

1 year ago

What should be the intake of fiber I need to include in my diet

Fibre Intake Nutrition Digestive issues Physical activity

Happy Tummy Expert

1 year ago

Dear Himanshu negi, 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 thereby making it indigestible. It is edible and considered to be an essential nutrient in your daily diet.

The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of fiber for male is 30g per day

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.