Dietary Fibre
Fibre
Fiber is the elongated, threadlike structures in fruits, vegetables, and grains that cannot be digested. It has long been recognized as one of the best food ingredients for maintaining bowel regularity and preventing constipation. And because it acts to normalize bowel movements, it can also be used to treat and manage chronic diarrhoea (Murray 1996).
Consuming fiber reduces transit time and results in a more thorough evacuation of waste materials. It is thought to improve all aspects of colon function.
Know your Fibres
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Water Soluble Fibre
Water-soluble fiber dissolves in water and is found in oat bran, legumes, Psyllium (Sat Isabgol) , nuts, beans, pectins, and various fruits and vegetables.
It forms a bulky gel in the intestine that regulates the flow of waste materials through the digestive tract.
Water-soluble fiber may lower cholesterol by preventing the reabsorption of bile acids. Bile acids are made from cholesterol, and after they aid fat digestion, fiber binds with them and escorts them out of the body. The liver then has to pull more cholesterol from the blood.
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Insoluble Fibre
Insoluble fiber cannot be dissolved in water, meaning that our bodies cannot digest it. This type of fiber includes the un-dissolvable parts of plant walls and is found in greatest amounts in cereals, brans, and vegetables. The primary function of insoluble fiber is to collect water that increases stool bulk in the large intestine. This promotes bowel movement, and as the bulk works through the intestine, it scours the intestinal walls of waste matter, reducing the risk of colon-related problems.
Hear from the Experts: BENEFITS OF FIBRE
In a meta-analysis of 67 controlled trials, it was found that some water-soluble fibers lower the total cholesterol and the bad cholesterol (LDL) without affecting the good cholesterol (HDL) (Brown 1999).Â
A similar double-blind study found that Psyllium (Sat Isabgol) lowered LDL cholesterol without affecting HDL cholesterol (Anderson 1999).
Water-soluble fiber may also stabilize blood sugar by slowing down the absorption of carbohydrates into the blood. Plus, it can lower blood sugar levels. Researchers have found that increasing fiber intake results in a decrease in the body’s need for insulin (Nuttall 1993).
Psyllium (Sat Isabgol) supplementation, in particular, has been shown to improve blood sugar levels in diabetics (Anderson 2000).
Fiber helps keep our bowel movements regular, by increasing stool weight and normalizing stool consistency (Marlett 2002).
It increases satiety and fullness, when part of a balanced meal. Fiber forms a gel like consistency in the digestive tract which fills us up, and also provides volume to our meals (Weisenberger 2015).
Helps with weight management. Since fiber is low in calories, it can be added to your diet, providing a greater feeling of satiety without significantly increasing your caloric intake. In addition, fiber’s ability to stabilize blood sugar may also curb the desire to snack. In other words, you may find yourself eating less. This is beneficial in weight-loss programs. (Miketinas 2019).
Supports a healthy gut microbiome. We have trillions of microorganisms living in our colon, which make up our gut microbiome. These little bugs provide us several health benefits themselves, and they feed on fiber. Adequate fiber intake gives our gut microbiome the nutrients it needs to thrive. A healthy gut microbiome supports our immune system, digestion, mood, and may benefit metabolic regulation (Myhrstad 2020).
Lowers risk of certain cancers, including colorectal cancer (Yu 2018).
Adding Fibre to your Diet
Most nutritionists recommend consuming 25 to 40 grams of fiber per day.Â
Once you understand what fiber is and what it does, the next step is changing your diet to make sure you increase your fiber intake.
EAT A WELL BALANCED DIET THAT INCLUDES DELICIOUS HIGH FIBRE FOODS LIKE THESE
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FRUITS
Eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Fibre-rich fruits include Apples, Oranges, Mangoes, Bananas, Guava, berries, Pears, Figs, Prunes
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VEGETABLES
Generally, the darker the vegetable, the higher the fibre: Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Potatoes, Beet
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WHOLE GRAIN CEREALS
Eat dry bran cereals for breakfast. Be sure to check the label to see how much fibre the cereals contain. Some have less fibre than you would think.
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BEANS & LEGUMES
All Beans and Legumes are Fibre-packed: Garbanzo (Chickpea), Kidney, Navy, White, Pinto, Edamame, Lentils
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SWITCH TO WHOLE FOODS
Switch from white bread to whole-grain breads and cereals. Switch from white rice to brown rice.
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SEEDS
Chia seeds, Flax seeds, Squash seeds, Pumpkin seeds, Dried Coconut, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds
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NUTS
Almonds, Pistachios, Hazelnuts, Pecans, Peanuts, Macadamias, Brazil nuts
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PSYLLIUM HUSK
Add a Fibre supplement (Deer Brand Sat Isabgol) to your diet.
Remember, as you increase your fibre intake, increase the amount of water you drink. To experience the benefits of fibre, adequate water/liquid is necessary.
Experience and research indicate that fibre is an indispensable part of your diet. Including adequate fiber in your diet can help prevent many of today’s prevalent health care concerns.
Psyllium – Nature’s Wonder Fibre
Deer Brand Sat Isabgol is a 100% NATURAL , PURE and SAFE high fibre supplement for fibre deficient diet obtained from Isabgol Seeds.
Psyllium, Isabgol or Isphagula (Botanical: Plantago Ovata Forsk)  is mainly grown in India was popularised with the advent of Arabians and Persians in India as early as 10th Century A.D. under the popular name of Fleawort or Flea Seed Husk. Its use as a mild bulk laxative spread to the United States and other European countries during middle of 19th century and increased substantially later on and has maintained an important place in therapeutics in spite of the development of many newer synthetic compounds.
In indigenous medicine Ayurvedic and Unani the seeds and husk are used as emollient, demulcent and laxative and in the treatment of chronic constipation, amoebic and bacillary dysentery and diarrhea. Â
The efficacy of Psyllium is due to the large quantity of mucilage, the action of which is purely mechanical as the husk swells into a jelly like mass with liquids. Â
Recent advance research carried out in the United States and elsewhere shows that Psyllium Husks used as a dietary supplement has helped lowering the human serum cholesterol level*.
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The consumer packs are sealed and packed on fully automatic machines without hand touch in line with international standards. These are available in various sizes of 500gm, 200gm, 100gm, & 50gm packets and in convenient 10gm sachets for the domestic and export markets.Â
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