Is still a commonly misunderstood nutrient. Yet it’s one that deserves some explaining considering how many important roles it has in the body…
SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT FIBRE
Simply put….because we can’t absorb fibre, it passes relatively undigested through our G.I. tract, taking with it toxins, waste, fats and cholesterol! This in turn improves our heart health, our digestion & detoxification processes as well as helping to keep us full – leading to weight loss.
There are two main types of Fibre – Soluble Fibre & Insoluble Fibre but also a third one known as resistant starch.
What type of fibre is contained in Sourdough Bread?
sourdough bread contains both soluble & insoluble fibre, as well as resistant starch – another type of fibre that helps to regulate blood glucose, improve insulin sensitivity & improve your appetite. Wholemeal sourdough contains more resistant starch & fibre than white sourdough.
Soluble Fibre
attracts water & forms a gel-like substance. It is found in oats, bran, beans, lentils etc. This type of fibre slows digestion which helps with weight loss as it keeps you full for longer.
Insoluble Fibre
This type of fibre speeds up digestion & bulks your stool (helps to relieve constipation & increase bowel movement frequency) It is found in wholegrain rice, barley, root veg, garlic, leeks, artichokes etc..
This type of fibre is also classified as a pre-biotic food, which feeds our beneficial gut bacteria – this is the nub of the matter! Our gut bugs convert the fibre into metabolites known as short-chain fatty acids (SCFA’s) one of which is butyrate – a potent anti-inflammatory compound, helping to lower inflammation in the body.
Considering all chronic illness is rooted in Inflammation – think heart disease, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure (hypertension), Stroke, Arthritis, and even allergic conditions like Asthma & Eczema
The Link between Mental Health, Leaky Gut & Fibre
By eating enough fibre (min. 30g per day) you will keep your beneficial gut bugs well fed, thriving & multiplying; which will reward you with improved mood, memory & concentration not to mention improved digestion & elimination.
A healthy gut should have a nice thick layer of mucus. When our gut microbes are starved of fibre, they start feeding on our protective mucus layer resulting in leaky gut! This causes an immune response resulting in inflammation.
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