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Dietary Fiber
The dietary fiber was created by Brazilian nutritionist, Helen Bernardo explained that the power of fiber: “They stay longer in the stomach, which takes that compulsive desire to attack the refrigerator; act as a sponge, absorbing the fats and sugars , accelerate metabolism by increasing energy consumption (hence the weight loss) and improve the functioning of the intestines, which helps eliminate toxins from the body and shrink the protruding belly. Not to mention that the skin free of impurities, is much more lush and beautiful. ”
The main function of the fibers is to help other nutrients to pass through the digestive system, making the bowel function at 100%. Found only in plants – grains, vegetables and fruits, they are not all equal. There are soluble (they absorb water, form a kind of gel and stayed longer in the stomach) and insoluble (not dissolved because they capture a little water and help in bowel habits). Read the rest of this entry »