4 harmful effects of a diet lacking in fiber
You will feel hungry quickly, risk of cardiovascular disease, hemorrhoids, constipation, high blood sugar.
According to pharmacist Le Kim Phung, former lecturer at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City, fiber has many effects on the body, helping with digestion, improving health, losing weight... Adequate fiber supplementation is considered indispensable in meals. On average, the human body needs 20-30 grams of fiber per day.
The habit of regularly eating processed foods with few green vegetables partly causes a lack of fiber needed by the body.
Feeling hungry quickly
Eating a diet high in protein but low in fiber can leave you feeling hungry very quickly. Fiber takes a considerable amount of time to digest, making you feel full for a long time. If you feel hungry just over an hour after eating, it could be a sign that your body is lacking fiber.
Constipation and the risk of hemorrhoids
Frequent constipation can lead to hemorrhoids. This is another harmful effect of a lack of fiber in the body and is something most people know but ignore.
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Fiber is abundant in green vegetables and fruits. Photo:WLC |
Increased cardiovascular risk
The more fiber you consume, the less likely you are to develop heart disease and high cholesterol. Fiber helps remove cholesterol from your body. If you don’t eat enough fiber from vegetables, you’re at higher risk of developing atherosclerosis as you age.
Increased blood sugar
Fiber keeps blood sugar levels stable. If you eat foods rich in carbohydrates (such as sugar, starch) and not enough fiber, your blood sugar will often rise. This sudden change makes your body tired, increasing your risk of diabetes. People who eat little fiber and often eat a lot of sugar are twice as likely to develop diabetes as people who regularly eat enough of this substance.
Foods that contain a lot of fiber such as red beans help with bowel movements, diuretics, regulate blood sugar and beautify the skin. Broccoli cleans excess estrogen in the body. Corn is also a very good source of fiber with low calories. In addition, fruits that are good for the digestive system and rich in fiber such as bananas, oranges, grapefruits, pears, apples...
