The body needs a combination of vitamins, minerals and nutrients to sustain its overall function, improve and support organs and systems, and keep infections and diseases at bay. Fiber is one of the most recommended nutrients, which is not at all surprising, since research has linked it with positive impacts toward different body parts such as the gut, digestive system, brain and heart. Unfortunately, many people around the world are consuming inadequate amounts of fiber, unaware of the potential health consequences if their body’s levels are too low. We have different kinds of fiber : Soluble fiber — This dissolves in water and then becomes a gel-like substance. Examples include gum, pectins and mucilage. • Insoluble fiber— When it enters the body, this type of fiber retains its shape and doesn’t dissolve.Known insoluble fibers include hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin. Why a High-Fiber Diet Matters Both soluble and insoluble fiber are linked to valuable health benefits: • Helps optimize cholesterol levels by preventing some dietary cholesterol from being broken down and digested • Slows down the rate at which nutrients are digested • Aids in stabilizing blood sugar levels and preventing spikes in blood sugar levels • Helps diabetes patients by altering hormonal signals, slowing down nutrient absorption and altering fermentation that occurs in the large intestine • Feeds good bacteria in your gut • Lessens the amount of time food spends in your colon and assists with eliminating it • Boosts skin health by moving yeast and fungi out of the body, preventing them from being excreted through the skin where they can cause acne or rashes • Promotes satiety and weight loss. When microbes in your gut digest fiber, a short-chain fatty acid called acetate is released and travels from the gut to the hypothalamus in the brain to signal you to stop eating • Improves your sleep-wake cycles,as dietary prebiotics in fiber-rich foods have provided a significant effect on rapid-eye-movement (REM) and non-rapid-eye-movement sleep cycles #fibers #dietplan #diets #alkalinediet #alkaline #alkalineholisticwellness #holisticwellness https://www.instagram.com/p/BwcAzAuAhdK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=72kk98xlpiic