Healing Foods Part 10
Health And Fitness : Health Improvements Fiber Fiber has a huge impact on your health. It helps prevent bowel cancer, reduces stomach acid, and lowers the amount of cholesterol in your blood. Some scientists believe that certain foods contain toxins and chemicals that may induce cancerous changes in the colon lining. It is thought that speeding the passage of food through the intestine, fiber reduces the time during which these chemicals can have this effect. A diet rich in fiber will also promote healthy bowel function. Foods rich in fiber include whole wheats brown rice, grains, fruit and vegetables. However if your stomach is not used to fiber, there can be a lot of bloating and excess gas. The key here is to introduce fiber rich foods into your diet slowly. Let your digestive system get used to them. You may have to drink more water as the fiber absorbs liquid. Two types of fiber include Soluble and Insoluble. Soluble include oats, beans, and barley. These are thought to lower cholesterol. Insoluble found in whole – wheat cereals, rice, and many fruits and vegetables, promotes bowel function to ward against bowel cancer.
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