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Dietary Fibre plays an important role in keeping our body healthy and processing of food. Fiber plays an important role in helping, problems of constipation, bowel problems, high cholesterol, Weight loss and high blood sugar. To know more about fibres check http://www.medimanage.com/my-diet/articles/fibre-the-essential-stuffing-in-your-diet.aspx
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Posted by Swati S.
Fiber comes from the skin and seeds of fruits and vegetables and even the outer kernel (husk) of rice. It helps with constipation, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Overall, it's a good thing to have. So much fiber do you need? For kids: the amount of fiber a kid need equals her age plus 5 grams. So, a 10 year old kid needs 10+5 = 15 grams of fiber. For adults: around 25-30 grams. Some good sources with fiber: 1. Apple (with peel) = 4 grams. 2. Whole wheat bread (1 slice) = 2 grams 3. Bowl of oatmeal = 4 grams An interesting fact that I came across about fiber: Most North Americans ate 10 times more fiber 100 years ago than they do now. Think about it!