Principal Nutrients

FIBERS

Fibers are the non-digestible parts of plants. They are essential for a healthy life, even though they do not supply nutrients.

Fiber Types: Soluble and Insoluble. Vegetable, fruits, cereals.
Soluble Fibers are those that can disolve in water, consquently forming a gel in the intestine. This allows a more uniform glucose absorption in the digestive tube. Constipation is created when the excrement softens.

Blood Cholesterol levels are reduced due to less intestinal absorption. Fibers also create a satiated sensation and reduces appetite. A daily consupmtion of 20 to 30gr if fibers is recommended.

A fiber rich diet protects the colon from cancer. Both fibers can be combined created a ¨dietetic fiber¨.