Obesity and big belly have become one of the most common health problems of modern people. Both men and women, young and old, want to have a slim figure. However, if you want to get rid of the problem of a big belly, you need to not only pursue slimming and body beauty, but also need to pay attention to intestinal health. Traditional Chinese medicine theory believes that the intestine is a sea of internal organs, and a healthy intestine can fundamentally improve problems such as big belly. This article will focus on a powerful gut health enabler – dietary fiber.
Dietary fiber is abundant in natural foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, etc. It is a carbohydrate that cannot be digested and absorbed by the body and has an important role in the intestines. There are two types of dietary fiber: soluble dietary fiber and insoluble dietary fiber. Soluble dietary fiber is mainly found in fruits, vegetables and grains, and is soluble in water to form a gelatinous substance, which can adsorb and eliminate excess fat and cholesterol from the body. Insoluble dietary fiber is mainly found in the outer skin of grains, which can increase intestinal peristalsis and promote bowel movements.
As the "scavenger" of the intestines, dietary fiber plays an important role in removing intestinal garbage, improving constipation, and regulating weight. First of all, dietary fiber can increase the volume of feces and promote intestinal peristalsis, thereby accelerating the excretion of waste from the body and effectively improving constipation. Secondly, dietary fiber can adsorb and eliminate excess fat and cholesterol, which helps to reduce blood lipids and prevent cardiovascular diseases. In addition, people who consume enough dietary fiber tend to have better appetite control and avoid eating too much, which can help with weight control.
The most famous dietary fiber is bananas, which are a fruit rich in dietary fiber. Bananas are rich in soluble dietary fiber and have an extremely strong ability to promote intestinal peristalsis. According to studies, bananas have more than 30 times more dietary fiber content than ordinary fruits. Moderate consumption of bananas can promote intestinal peristalsis, relieve constipation, and then reduce the retention of intestinal garbage and improve the intestinal environment.
In addition to bananas, there are many foods that are also rich in dietary fiber. For example, apples, pears and citrus fruits are rich in soluble dietary fiber, and the pectin substances in these fruits keep the intestines moist and promote smooth bowel movements. In addition, vegetables such as celery, spinach, carrots, etc. are also rich in fiber, which can not only increase intestinal peristalsis, but also provide essential vitamins and minerals to the intestines.
Dietary fibre is also widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. For example, the ancient recipe "Da Chengqi Soup" contains a large amount of pear paste, which is rich in soluble dietary fiber, which can moisten the lungs and dissolve phlegm, clear heat and detoxify, and has a certain laxative effect. In addition, wolfberry and hawthorn in Chinese medicinal materials are also used to improve the function of the digestive system and promote intestinal peristalsis.
In general, dietary fiber is an important promoter of intestinal health, which has the effect of promoting intestinal peristalsis, improving constipation, and regulating weight. As one of the most fiber-rich fruits, bananas are in a unique position to promote gut health. Of course, food intake alone cannot fully meet the body's demand for dietary fiber, and we also need to consume enough dietary fiber through a scientific and reasonable diet.
At the table, we can choose to add more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and other foods rich in dietary fiber. In addition, supplementing with fiber supplements in moderation can also help meet dietary fiber requirements. However, it should be noted that the intake of dietary fiber should be gradually increased to avoid excessive intake at one time, so as not to burden the digestive system. In the process of diet, reasonable choice of foods and medicines rich in dietary fiber can not only improve intestinal health, but also help us get rid of the problem of big belly and stay away from the worry of healthy metabolic disorders.
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