Is intake of Dietary Fiber is beneficial for human body?

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Various types of research have shown that intake of dietary fiber helps in the prevention of various Lifestyle related disorders such as Diabetes, Cancer specifically ( Colon Cancer), and obesity.

As per the latest guidelines of ICMR ( Indian Council of Medical Research). It is recommended that we incorporate 40 grams of dietary fiber per 2000 kcal in our diets.

Remember, with adequate intake of fiber-rich foods we need to enhance our fluid intake also and the intake should be increased gradually. So, that it might not hurt our digestion process. The point of concern is excess intake of fiber is to be avoided why so because it might impact dietary micronutrient absorption if taken in excess.

Prefer to include sources of natural fiber in your diet in place of supplements such as millets, whole legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and oilseeds. In addition, a fiber-rich diet will also provide your body with phytochemicals, and antioxidants that will reduce the impact of free radical damage on the human body.

So, let me know about the good sources of dietary fiber. Examples are Flaxseeds, Almonds, Fenugreek seeds, Apples, pineapple, Sapota,  Bengal gram Whole ( Black Channe), Green Gram Whole ( Moong Dal), Rajma, Drumstick and Drumstick leaves, Green chilies, soybean, Ladyfinger, Colocasia Leaves( Arbhi ka Patta)

In summary, I would suggest that we should make a sustainable habit to include the sources of dietary fiber in our diets. In general, an easy way to incorporate fiber into a diet is an adequate intake of fruits and vegetables that will provide our body with good nutrition. But make sure to give preference to the locally grown fruits and vegetables in the region you belong to. For eg you live in Gujrat and prefer fruits that are grown in your native region.


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