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The importance of high fibre low fat foodsBy: Penny Butler, NaturalHealing.com.au
All packaged and processed foods in the grocery store must carry these labels, and they detail such things as fat, fibre, calories and nutrient values. Getting familiar with these nutritional labels is a necessary first step to improving any diet.
One important note about increasing the level of fibre in your diet. While increasing fibre and decreasing fat is certainly a worthy goal, it is best to take things gradually until your body adjusts to the change. Those accustomed to low levels of fibre often experience bloating, cramps, gas and abdominal pain when suddenly boosting the amount of fibre in their diet. Increasing the level of fibre gradually helps to avoid these unpleasant side effects.
Most plant based foods contain at least some fibre, but some types of foods contain more than others. The only foods that do not contain fibre are animal based products. That means that meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, milk and dairy products do not contain any fibre. It is important to keep that fact in mind when planning healthy meals.
The foods highest in fibre, containing more than 6 grams per serving, include such healthy staples as dried beans, legumes, dried peas, dried fruits, nuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and many types of berries. These foods are excellent sources of fibre.
Not as high in fibre as those above, but still great sources of fibre are apples, pears, barley, bran muffins, lima beans, brown rice, snow peas, green peas and sweet potatoes. Baked potatoes are also good sources of fibre, as long as the skin is consumed along with the flesh of the potato. All these foods contain from 4 to 6 grams of fibre per serving.
Many vegetables and fruits also contain fibre, as does rye bread, wheat bead and melons. Most of these foods contain from 2 to 4 grams of fibre, so you will need to add more of them to get the most out of their fibre content.
It is important to take fibre content into account as you do your weekly grocery shopping. Getting into the habit of reading labels and choosing high fibre foods is the best way to make a long term commitment to healthier eating.
It is important to choose foods high in fibre during every trip to the grocery store. When choosing bread, crackers and other baked goods, for instance, you should strive to find whole grain varieties that are rich in fibre. Wheat and rye bread are good sources of fibre, as are bran muffins and many kinds of cereal.
Choosing cereals that are rich in fibre is a great way to increase the level of fibre intake while enjoying a delicious breakfast every morning. Cereals that contain wheat bran and oat bran can be excellent sources of fibre. The most important thing is to read the nutritional label and not rely simply on the claims made on the box.
Many people are under the assumption that cooking fresh vegetables and other fibre rich foods destroys their fibre content, but luckily this is not the case. While it is true that overcooking certain vegetables can result in some loss of nutrients, cooking has no effect whatsoever on fibre content. So feel free to prepare those healthy foods any way you want. Author HerbalCleanse.com.au For more information on Natural Healing methods, and Natural Cures, visit us on the web.
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