Key Benefits Of A High Fiber Diet

By Alex Ariel Sanders

Many bodybuilders are aware that there is a direct correlation between fiber and fat loss. However, a thorough understanding didn't happen until in recent times; this idea has been one of the mysteries that revolve around fat reduction and muscle build-up. Today, a lot of studies show such relationship as well as the effects of fiber and fat loss to the reduction of chronic diseases.

Fiber is literally the indigestible cell walls of the fruits and vegetables we eat. Cell walls are structures unique to plants, meaning you cannot get fiber from meat. There are two forms of fiber; a) soluble, meaning it will dissolve in water and b) insoluble, meaning it will not dissolve in water. Both forms of fiber are necessary to a healthy diet. Increasing the amount of fiber taken leads to a natural reduction in caloric intake as all fruits and vegetables are naturally low in calories.

These two kinds of fiber function in different ways to ensure that you can maintain good health. The soluble fiber works well with the bile produced by your liver and travels with the cholesterol in your blood, so it can also help in getting rid of them through elimination. Simply put, soluble fiber is great in getting rid of triglycerides!

Insoluble fiber, on the other hand, gives you the bulk. It is the reason why you don't feel hunger pangs whenever you consume it. Moreover, since this one is not digested entirely, you get rid of it through regular bowel movement. Nevertheless, even if it cannot be dissolved by water, it retains it, so you won't suffer from constipation or diarrhea. You can just imagine how fibers can help get rid of your bowel issues.

The insoluble fiber is responsible for pushing the fats bonded to the soluble fiber out of the body.

Fiber can also aid in the burning of excess fat. Moreover, it is also responsible for increasing the level of metabolism in your body, so you will have more ability to get rid of extra calories and toxins that are often responsible for the speed-up of the aging process.

If you can just replace your sugar-rich foods and some of your red meat by more fruits and vegetables that have low calories and more fiber, you would be able to really enjoy the benefits of fiber and lose weight. You can further improve their effectiveness if you can also exercise, since exercises increases the amount of calories burned and speeds up your metabolism.

The direct correlation between increasing fiber intake and fat loss is undeniable. And adding fiber to our diets reduces the risk of developing many degenerative health problems because the same foods that are high in fiber are also highest in the nutrients needed by the body to prevent diseases. - 30289

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