Dietary Fiber: Soluble vs Insoluble Fiber Benefits

Описание: Do you have questions about fiber? Are you wondering if you are getting enough? If you might need more? If so, which kind(s)/food and supplement sources would be best for your health needs? That's what this week's video is all about! Tune in + share with anyone you think this might be helpful for.

BENEFITS OF FIBER:
Healthy Lipid and Blood Sugar Regulation
Can Help Reduce Blood Pressure and Inflammation
Supports Bowel Regularity
Support Elimination of Toxins - helpful in preventing colon cancer
Supports Clearance of Excess Hormone Metabolites - helpful in reducing breast cancer risks
20-40g per day is a good range of fiber intake for most all adults
*Can be triggering for SIBO and IBD/other GI issues with underlying gut microbe dysbiosis.

SOLUBLE FIBER SOURCES:
Most helpful for lowering cholesterol + helping to regulate blood sugar
Can help regulate rapid transit BMs for those prone to diarrhea/loose stool
Act as a prebiotic
Foods/supplements: Flax seeds, psyllium seed, acacia fiber, chia seeds, oats/oat bran, legumes, apples, citrus

INSOLUBLE FIBER SOURCES:
Helps improve sluggish transit time
"Intestinal broom"
Helps prevent hemorrhoids and diverticuli (intestinal pouches that occur due to pressure of constipations)
Foods/supplements: Wheat bran/cereal grains, nuts/seeds, veggies, cellulose powder

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