How is dietary fiber important in maintaining a healthy life?

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Dietary fiber has numerous benefits, and it can help in many metabolic disorders. Daily dietary allowance is 21 gm to 25 gm for females and more than 32 to 25 gm for males. It is mainly of two types: one is soluble fiber and another one is insoluble fibers and overconsumption can lead to constipation. It can also when enough water is not taken. The right combination of fiber in the diet helps in better peristaltic, so better digestion without any side effects, and all nutrients get absorbed. The right amount of fiber reduces the glycemic load of meals; so sugar levels do not spike up. As explained above, the end product of food in terms of carbohydrates gets fewer converts to fat, preventing cholesterol formation and improving heart health too.

I suggest a few tips to add fiber to your diet:

1. Take a fiber supplement.

Fiber supplements are readily available and effective at inducing bowel movements if a low-fiber diet is the cause of your constipation. They work by adding bulk, or volume, to your stool. This helps push stool through your intestines and out of your body. You can add - psyllium or methylcellulose. Consult your doctor before taking any medications.

2. Eat a serving of high-fiber food - Try these foods that are high in fiber: oats, whole-grain bread or cereal, fibrous veggies, and fruits. Be sure to drink lots of water with these foods. One serving from each source can help you take care of your daily requirements for fiber.

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