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Fibre in Vegetables?
Fibre in vegetables is good for us and it is an
essential dietary requirement. If your diet is too low in fiber,
then gradually increase your intake. If you increase it
too rapidly it may cause a stomach upset and flatulence.
Fibre in vegetables helps the body to eliminate waste
products. It keeps the intestinal tract / bowel
movements regular, therefore, preventing constipation. There are two types
of fibre which are soluble fiber and insoluble fiber:
Soluble: this type slows down
the amount of carbs absorbed - found foods such as
apples and oats.
Insoluble: this type aids the
digestive system as it adds bulk and absorbs water.
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Facts
about Fibre in Vegetables
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Fibre in
Vegetables helps us to feel full after eating a
meal.
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Rich or high
amounts of Fibre in Vegetables can help to prevent
type 2 diabetes.
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It is believed
that a high fiber diet can help decrease the risk of
bowel cancer.
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Most people do
not eat a diet high enough in fiber!
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Fibre in Vegetables
can help the digestive system and cure constipation.
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Fibre in Vegetables and Nutrition
Fibre in Vegetables isn't a nutrient
as such but it is still an essential part of a healthy
diet as it aids the digestive system and encourages it
to function properly by helping food to move through the
gut. The bulk is required to enable the food to pass
through the body smoothly and comfortably - hence a lack
of fiber can result in constipation and hard,
uncomfortable stools! Because the fibre in vegetables
absorbs water, as it requires water to soften stools, it
is very important to drink sufficient amounts of water
every day.
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List of Fibre in Vegetables
Almost all vegetables contain some
source of fibre, however, some veggies have higher
amounts than other. The following Fibre in Vegetables
list provides only the vegetables with highest fibre,
the ones that are richest in this essential dietary
requirement:
Avocado
Beans
Beetroot
Black-eyed Peas
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Carrot
Chick Peas
Cucumber (particularly good as cucumber is approximately
90% water)
Eggplant
Fennel
Green Peas
Kale
Lima Beans
Mushrooms
Potato (particularly the skin)
Pumpkin
Peas
Peppers
Rhubarb
Spinach
Sweet Potatoes (particularly the skin)
Turnip Greens
Yam
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Fibre in Vegetables and Nutrition
Fibre in Vegetables isn't a nutrient
as such but it is still an essential part of a healthy
diet as it aids the digestive system and encourages it
to function properly by helping food to move through the
gut.
The bulk is required to enable the food to pass
through the body smoothly and comfortably - hence a lack
of fiber can result in constipation and hard,
uncomfortable stools! Because the fibre in vegetables
absorbs water, as it requires water to soften stools, it
is very important to drink sufficient amounts of water
every day. |
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Health
experts and nutritionists believe that a well-balanced
diet that includes at least five portions of fruit and
vegetables per day will help to considerably improve our
lifestyles and ultimately extend our lives |
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