Tag: fibre
-
Top 10 High Fibre Foods to Include in Your Diet
Dietary fibre is a plant-based, non-digestible carbohydrate in vegetables and whole grains. It is also known as roughage. Usually, the small intestine breaks down the food one eats, but this is not the case with fibre. Instead, the bacteria in the large intestine partially or completely ferment the plant fibres. Therefore, fibre serves as a […]
-
How your eating habits can help prevent diabetes
It is widely believed that diabetes can only be caused by excessive sugar intake. However, this is not the only way one can incur it. There are several risk factors that lead to a person becoming a diabetic. Similarly, reducing one’s sugar intake is not the only way to prevent diabetes. While sugar is directly […]
-
6 simple tips to prevent obesity
Obesity is becoming a rampant problem in India. Over 5% of India’s population is now morbidly obese. On the bright side, the government is promoting fitness initiatives such as Hum Fit Toh India Fit. The average citizen is increasingly adopting a healthier diet and regular exercise. If you are concerned about your health and want […]
-
Weight Loss Diet: How to Build Fiber in Your Food
In weightloss fiber is an unsung diet hero. Despite offering crucial health benefits – reducing bad cholesterol, managing weight, improving bowel health and regulating blood sugar According to the USFDA guidelines, a 2,000-calorie diet will need around 15 g of dietary fiber a day. However, consuming fiber does not mean stuffing yourself with fruit and […]
