Everything you need to know in a few lines about the star of nutrients: FIBERS🥇
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Fibers are carbohydrates that the body can neither digest nor assimilate, so they provide no calories (or almost). They pass through the digestive system, do their job and come out: there is therefore no reason to count them. .
So what is their job? The fibers act like a sponge (that's why it's very important to drink a lot of water: a dry 🧽 doesn't work). Through this "sponge" effect, the fibers play 2 functions:
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1/ They absorb water, swell and gain volume.
✔️By taking up more space in the stomach, it gives you a longer feeling of satiety, which allows you to eat less and avoid snacking.
✔️ By increasing stool volume, this accelerates intestinal transit and helps fight constipation.
✔️ They nourish the microbiota and promote the balance of the intestinal flora.
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2/ They absorb some of the glucose and cholesterol (great, thank you!) and therefore protect against certain metabolic pathologies.
✔️ They slow down the digestion of sugars and therefore slow down the rise in blood sugar (blood sugar). By avoiding blood sugar spikes, you store less, but above all they have an impact on the prevention of type 2 diabetes.
✔️ By absorbing some of the cholesterol and fats instead of your body, they reduce bad blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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And a little bonus ⭐️ The body doesn't know how to digest this sponge, but it will try to do it anyway. ✔️This process boosts your metabolism and burns calories!
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Fiber is found in almost all foods except animal products (fruits, vegetables, legumes, cereals, etc.) in different proportions. And they are mainly contained in the skin and envelope of food, which is why it is always necessary to favor whole foods over refined foods 👌
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In short, fibers are a slimming ally, but above all a pillar for health!
