Daily Fibre for Diabetics

Mon, 12 Jul 2010
Clinical studies show that the lack of fibre in one's diet is related to the development of several chronic diseases, such as, coronary heart disease, gall bladder stones, diabetic mellitus, diverticular diseases, obesity, irritable bowel syndrome and colonic cancer .

The impact of glycaemic control for diabetics is never emphasised enough.

Diabetics need a recommended fibre intake of 25 to 30 grams per day, the same amount as recommended for the general public.

Fibre is in two forms, insoluble and soluble. Both types are discovered in the same foods in differing amounts. Some foods are higher in soluble fibre while others have higher insoluble fibre content.

Cellulose, lignin and hemicellulose are insoluble fibres, absorbinging and holding water in the digestive system. Insoluble fibres dilute the contents of the digestive systyem and relieve constipation. Insoluble fibre is in whole grains and wheat bran, fruit, mature veg and green leafy vegetables. Okra is an excellent cleanser of the bowels.

Pectin and gums are soluble fibres which retain water, causing delayed absorption of water and the combining with other substances in the digestive tract, reducing cholesterol and fats in the system.

Lady finger is considered excellent in terms of foods to control blood glucose as is chick peas..

It is advisable to eat a minimum of a cup of cooked vegetables and a cup of raw vegetables in your daily diet as a diabetic..

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