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EASY WAYS TO ADD FIBRE IN YOUR DIET

January 02, 2018

To define fibre in simpler terms, it is the part found in plant foods that is indigestible. Along with reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer, and digestive issues, it also helps in balancing the cholesterol, controlling weight and regulating blood sugar. To sum it all up, fibre is inevitable to the human body. Below are a few ways to treat yourself with more fibre in your diet!

•Start your day with Cereal: Although any cereal would fill the requirements of fibre in your diet, whole grain and unsweetened cereal is advised and is considered ideal for breakfast.

•Incorporate fibre rich Fruits in your diet: Not many people know, but a medium-sized apple contains 4.4 grams of fibre that can be consumed daily. Apart from this, fibre rich fruits that you can include in your daily diet are avocado, pears, blackberries, and pomegranate.

•Superfoods for super fibre: In order to have a healthy and clean diet you should increase the consumption of superfoods. Rolled oats, steel-cut oats, chia seeds, pearled barley are the types of superfoods that will add up to the fibre content in your diet.

•A cup of veggies: Baby carrots and broccoli florets dipped into low-fat dressing will not only make you feel full but will also will give your body a minimum of 5 grams of fibre. Other than these you can have sweet potato, chickpeas, or parsnip for a fibre rich meal

•Healthy Munchies: Munching is not a sin, especially if it is done to keep your body healthy. Keep a container of trail mix in your car and office for a nutritious snack then and now.

•Whole grain/wheat bread: Packed with the goodness of fibre, whole grain and wheat bread make for the most delicious food items. Most sandwich shops offer whole-wheat options these days. Now you know what to choose as your bread variant the next time you visit the sandwich shop.

•Switch to whole-wheat or brown foods: Make a few wise choices and opt for brown rice instead of white rice and brown bread instead of the white one. Go for whole wheat pasta instead of regular pasta and similarly, whole-wheat pitas, burritos, corn and couscous instead of their regular, unhealthy counterparts.

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•Snack on dried fruit: Easy to eat and filled with fibre, dried fruits can be your option to eat on the go. If you are the kind of a person who is always on the run, having dried apricots, dates, figs, peaches, etc., to intake fibre is a must.

•Drink your fibre: Another fun, yet healthy way to include fibre in your diet is to make delicious smoothies and drink your fibre intake instead of just eating it. Blend in your fruits with the peel and never miss out on what is often left out of a fruit juice.

Adding up healthy habits in your diet will not only make you feel positive about your body but also keep it strong from the inside. However, do not forget to hydrate your body after loading yourself up with the above-stated fibre rich foods.