3 Reasons to Start Adding Plant Based Dietary Fiber Today

Are you looking for a way to impact your overall nutrition but just aren’t sure where to start? I suggest you start with dietary fiber to jump start your metabolism.

The truth is, many individuals don’t realize how much their body needs dietary fiber and how it will help them reach their goals and sustain an overall healthy diet.

2 Types of Dietary Fiber In Your Plant Based Foods

Soluble fiber, sticky fiber, helps maintain satiety, or the feeling of being full, which can help with weight management.

Insoluble fiber helps with the cleansing of your system to ensure proper function on a regular basis.

Dietary fiber leads to an increase in energy levels and a decrease of cravings. Each of these assists in weight loss, performance improvement and overall well being.

Plant based meal planning makes it easier to get required amount.

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WHAT IS DIETARY FIBER?

Dietary Fiber is the indigestible portion of most of the plants you eat. Just like any food, the amount per serving will differentiate depending on the fruits and vegetables you’re eating. The national recommendation for fiber intake is:

Men: 30 – 38 grams
Women up to age 50: 25 grams
Women over the age of 50: 21 grams

There are 2 different types of dietary fiber.

Each type of fiber is vital for your health and they each serve a different purpose.

The first, insoluble fiber, is known by many as “roughage”. This is the type of fiber that affects your digestive system and really helps “clean everything out”.

The other type is soluble fiber. This is a water-based fiber that assists in elongating the digestive process, so you can get the most out of the food you eat. Here at M3 we like to refer to soluble fiber as sticky fiber.

HOW DOES DIETARY FIBER IMPROVE DIGESTION?

Adding dietary fiber to your diet will not only help you keep your system clean, but it will also help you digest the food you eat properly. When your digestive system is working properly, you can take full advantage of the energy and nutrients your food provides because you know your system is breaking it down completely and absorbing all the nutrients available.

On the other hand, when our digestive system isn’t functioning properly, we aren’t able to fully absorb the nutrients available. Digestion can be more difficult and can lead to gas, heartburn and other conditions.

Many don’t understand why we need so much fiber and why it’s so important. So, here are the top 3 reasons you should be adding more dietary fiber to your diet.

If you are ready to add more dietary fiber to your diet today or want to learn more about the Mind Muscle Memory Sticky Fiber Diet, contact us https://www.mindmusclememory.com/contact-us/ today to speak with a coach.

Reference: https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/138/3/439/4670214