Most of us don't get enough fiber in our diet. Some don't even notice this shortage. Those who learn about fiber begin to consume it in incredible quantities. The stomach protests with bloating and diarrhea.
Trends that originated in TikTok are rarely combined with wise health advice, writes xrust. However, that doesn't mean increasing your intake of fiber—an often-overlooked part of our diet—is a bad idea. Fiber needed its moment of glory, nutritionists say.
There are carbohydrates in life
Indigestible carbohydrate performs two main functions:
- There is insoluble fiber, which is found in foods such as whole grains, brown rice or vegetable peels, and acts like a broom — it cleanses the body;
- there is soluble fiber (oats, beans, lentils), which is compared to a sponge. It turns into a gel in the intestines, promotes digestion and normalizes its functioning.
But that's only part of the story, because fiber can also help lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar.
Ask if your intestines have enough fiber
So, are you getting enough fiber? A good amount is 25-30g of fiber per day, but in reality most of us get maybe 15-18g. However, some in the #fibremaxxing movement have set higher goals for themselves, and this is where problems can arise. There is a danger of a sudden start. If you consume too much fiber, you may experience bloating, constipation, or abdominal pain. After all, the body does not know about your discovery. He needs time to get used to what is happening.
Tactics for increasing fiber consumption
As with many things in life, it's much better to take things one step at a time (or one meal at a time). For example, consider adding some fiber to your breakfast, lunch and dinner. Recipes include simply sprinkling chia seeds or flaxseeds on the porridge, adding fruit (such as banana or raspberries, which contain a lot of fiber), as well as that ever-important spoonful of nut butter.
The same strategy for adding fiber applies to soup, and you can increase the fiber content even further by adding lentils (“instead of carrots and cilantro, try carrots and lentils”) and serving it with whole grain or rye bread.
Luckily, popcorn is also a high-fiber snack, as are roasted chickpeas, which can be (literally) seasoned with smoked paprika, ground cumin and cilantro, and a dash of cayenne pepper.
For dinner, you can come up with a creamy dish of beans and lentils. They are made in one pan by first frying the onion and garlic, then adding a spoonful of miso, some butter beans, lentils, broth and a silken tofu mixture [which also adds protein], and simmering until thickened. The result can be decorated with soft cheese and chili oil, and then crunched with toasted sourdough bread.
Conclusion
In general, you should listen less to nutritionists who operate on the average health status of patients and offer everyone the same means of improving their health. The best specialist, let us remind you, is in your brain. It tells you what to eat, creating sensations. Listen to him.
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