The endocrinologist named the benefits of fiber for health

Margarita Belousova, an endocrinologist at the Sberbank Health medical company, named the health benefits of high-fiber foods on Friday, March 20.

The doctor noted that regular consumption of fiber helps to reduce body weight, as it reduces the total calorie content of food and prolongs the feeling of satiety. Such a diet also helps to prevent difficulties with bowel movement. Adequate fiber intake also reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular and certain types of cancer.

Fiber is found in whole grains such as cereals and pasta, and in the following vegetables: broccoli, carrots, beets, pumpkin, and spinach. Fiber is also found in fruits, including oranges, bananas, grapes, pears and apples. It is present in legumes, including peas, chickpeas, beans and lentils, in walnuts and almonds, as well as in berries, such as raspberries and currants.

"Adults are recommended to consume about 25-30 grams of fiber daily. This norm can be achieved by adhering to the principles of the Harvard plate. For each meal, a plate 22-23 cm in diameter is mentally divided into four parts: half of vegetables and fruits, a quarter of animal proteins (meat, fish, poultry) or vegetable (peas, lentils), and another quarter of complex carbohydrates, such as cereals," the endocrinologist quotes. Lenta.Ru .

On February 19, Medical Xpress magazine reported on the dangers of a fiber-free diet for memory. According to the study, the effect of eating highly processed foods can appear as early as three days after the start of maintaining an appropriate diet.

In turn, dietitian, Candidate of medical Sciences Elena Solomatina shared a list of healthy drinks for people over 50 years old. According to the expert, smoothies are rich in fiber, which serves as food for beneficial bacteria in the intestine. Berries such as blueberries, blueberries and cranberries contain anthocyanins, which improve blood circulation. 360.ru .

Earlier, on March 3, internist, immunologist Irina Yartseva, in an interview with IA Regnum, noted that healthy sleep, proper nutrition and sports will help to cope with the spring decline. She also stressed that staying active at any time of the year will help a balanced diet — enough animal or vegetable protein, fiber, vitamins, plenty of water and physical activity outside in any weather.

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