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Fibre helps with Constipation, find foods that are high in fibre.
There are two types of fibre. The hart fibre that does not dissolve in water
which we know because it is the one that makes us chew like in grains, veggies
and pulses. The second one is the one that dissolves in water and makes the
liquid a little bit thicker. It contains fibres like Pectin and Inulin.
Fibres heal, they help to:
- supply the colon with blood
- bring enzymes to the colon
- support the growth of helpful bacteria
- get rid of old food
- increase bulk
- keep the colon flexible
- release toxins from the colon
- strengthen the colon walls
Products that are high in fibre
Always read the packaging well, some products are suggestive with their name
but hardly contain any fiber. Foods like Meat, Fish, Eggs, Milk products, Oils
and sugar are not a good source of fibre.
The best fibre foods are:
| 100 gram containing |
Fibre |
| Wheat bran |
45 gr |
| Linseed |
35 gr |
| Chufa nut |
32 gr |
| Thick Beans |
28 gr |
| Crisp bread rich in fiber |
24 gr |
| Wheat germ |
18 gr |
| Almonds |
15 gr |
| Rye |
14 gr |
| Chickpeas |
12 gr |
| Lentils |
11 gr |
| Peanuts |
11 gr |
| Sesame |
11 gr |
| Popcorn |
11 gr |
| Rye whole meal bread |
8 gr |
| Kidney Beans |
5 gr |
| Green Cabbage |
4 gr |
| Carrots |
4 gr |
| Corn |
3 gr |
| Potatoes |
2 gr |
| Rice |
2 gr |
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