Health Benefits of Fiber

There is an old nursery rhyme that goes, “Beans, beans, the magical fruit. The more you eat, the more you toot. The more you toot, the better you feel. So, eat some beans at every meal!”

This song has great advice. Beans equal fiber, and fiber equals health. Fiber is excellent for cholesterol because it binds to lousy cholesterol (LDL) and prevents LDL from being absorbed into the bloodstream. Fiber helps stabilize blood sugar by slowing down digestion, reducing the rate sugar is absorbed, and keeping a sense of “fullness.” Lastly, fiber promotes colon health by feeding good gut bacteria, promotes regular movement of waste, and reduces the risk of colon abnormalities.

The USDA recommends that women consume a minimum of 25 grams and men 35 grams of fiber daily, focusing mainly on soluble fiber (Harvard Health, 2015). Soluble fiber dissolves in water and makes things slippery. Examples are beans, peas, apples, carrots, peas, and citrus fruits. Insoluble fiber adds soft bulk to prevent constipation. Examples are whole wheat flour, nuts, cauliflower, potatoes, green beans, and BEANS.

Have you had your daily recommended fiber today?

https://www.health.harvard.edu/…/should-i-be-eating…

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