The Importance of FIBER

[Jrflex10er]

1) It nurtures a healthy environment in the body so that the more favorable bacteria (lactobacilli) are formed and unfavorable toxin-producing bacteria and yeast won't flourish.

2) It stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and bicarbonate' such substances prevent incompletely-digested protein from reaching the colon.

3) It prevents gallstones by increasing bile solubility. The binding and diluting of other carcinogenic bile acids also help prevent colorectal cancer.

4) Fiber also binds and excrete cholesterol.


Just thought I'd post a little thread about the importance of fiber....Sometimes it's a very underrated substance.

 

[Fuel]

#3 there.. increasing bile solubility.. that mean it helps ya poop? lol kinda a silly question, but I know my wife had to be put on a high fiber diet cuz she probs in that area..

 

[JETHRO TULL]

Oatmeal is my favorite source.

Thank heavens I never seem to get tired of it!

 

[jahras12]

Fiber is not digestable therefore it is basically calorie empty and it fills you up!- oatmeal is the best especially with protein and equal and cinnamon-yum-

Jon