Today my wife asked me why fiber was important for one's diet. I thought I'd do some researching on the Internet and see if I could come up with an answer. Under my explanations you'll find my sources.
1. Fiber acts like a "colon scrub," clearing out bacteria and buildup, and as a direct result helps prevents colon cancer.
2. Fiber helps us to avoid overeating. It does this by slowing down the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, preventing glucose (sugar) spikes in the blood. Glucose spikes are bad because they fall off quickly and then cause us to feel hungry.
3. Fiber also helps us avoid overeating by moving food more quickly through the intestines, which is a signal to the body that we are full.
4. Studies have indicated that fiber helps prevent diabetes and heart disease. It can help prevent heart disease by lowering the blood levels of C-reactive protein. High levels of C-reactive protein is an indicator of increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
5. People with high fiber - low fat diets are more likely to have a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI).
6. Fiber might contribute to lower build up of cholesterol filled plaque in arteries.
7. Fiber seems to lower bad cholesterol in the blood.
8. Fiber works against constipation.
Good Internet sources:
Why fiber is so good for you (University of California - San Francisco Children's Hospital)
Fiber good, and not just for you gut (Web MD)
Why you need more fiber (Medicine. net)
Fiber helps kill bad cells (Augusta Chonicle.net)
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