fibre - idhc · 2019. 10. 23. · whole grains. eat the skin when eating fruit; the skin is full of...
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FIBREFibre is an important part of our diet because it maintains:• healthy and functioning digestive system• regularity: getting the wastes and toxins out of our body• lower cholesterol• blood sugar level: because it slows the digestion of other foods, so glucose
(sugar) is released at a slower rate — this also helps us feel full longer — which assists with weight loss!
We need 25 to 35 grams of fibre a day. What are best food sources of Fibre?Fruits, Vegetables, Beans, Lentils, Nuts, Barley, Bran, Oats and Whole Grains. Eat the skin when eating fruit; the skin is full of Fibre!
Honouring Our Traditional Foods• Berries• Lyed Corn (Hominy)• Squash• Wild Greens
Examples of Fibre Quantities• 1/4 cup almonds = 4g of fibre• 1 cup lyed corn (hominy) = 4.1g of fibre• 1 cup whole wheat pasta = 4 to 5g of fibre• 1 pear = 5g of fibre• 1 cup cooked kidney beans = 12g of fibre