Lack of fiber, cancer prevention defense is broken

Not only does fiber help keep the digestive system healthy, it also helps prevent cancer, obesity, diabetes, treat gallstones and reduce blood fat...

Recognizing the signs of fiber deficiency in the body is important to promptly supplement this beneficial nutrient.

Below are some basic signs that your body lacks fiber, according to Women's Health Magazine (USA).

Infrequent bowel movements

Most people think that constipation is the most obvious sign of a lack of fiber in the body. However, constipation is only a severe case, meaning that if you do not have a bowel movement regularly or at least once a day, it means that you are deficient in fiber.

High cholesterol

American health experts say that cholesterol levels and fiber in the body are closely related. Many studies have shown that fiber can effectively reduce blood cholesterol levels.

As fiber travels throughout the body, cholesterol essentially detects it and “disappears.” So if the body doesn’t get enough fiber, blood cholesterol levels will rise, which is detrimental to heart health.

Fast hunger

Fiber is one of the slowest digestible foods, so you’ll feel fuller longer when it’s in your stomach. So if you feel hungry 45-60 minutes after breakfast or lunch, it’s a sign that you’re not getting enough fiber.

Note

American nutritionists recommend that we should have a balanced, nutritious diet, and prioritize eating foods rich in fiber such as fruits, vegetables, fresh beans and grains... The amount of fiber absorbed each day should be about 25 - 35 grams, which is best.

You should limit your intake of soft drinks, animal fats, sweets and fast food because they contain very little fiber.

You should drink at least 1.5 liters of water every day and exercise regularly to bring many health benefits.

For people with hemorrhoids, it is necessary to increase fiber in food because fiber participates in storing water significantly in the intestine. Vegetables, cereals, spinach, carrots, bananas, bamboo shoots, apricots, cauliflower, oranges, strawberries... are rich in fiber.

According to Women Online