Natural fiber from whole foods promote good health in many ways -
* provides bulk and holds on to fluid making our stools softer and therefore much easier to pass.
* encourages the correct bacterial balance in our bowels, it’s the perfect food for the ‘friendly bacteria’.
* can help to prevent cancers like breast, prostate and bowel.
* ‘soluble fiber’ helps to lower levels of cholesterol.
* speeds up the transition of waste out of the body, this ensures that auto-intoxication is kept to a minimum. The faster waste matter passes through the body the less toxins are re-absorbed.
* helps to keep our blood sugar levels stable, less insulin is produced, so less fat is laid down.
* makes us feel more full, and less likely to over eat if our diet consists of whole foods which contain a balance of fiber and vital nutrients.
Avoid wheat bran
1) it is not a whole food – it’s too highly concentrated
2) it’s too harsh for the bowel lining – causes irritation of the bowel lining
3) hinders absorption of several minerals, especially iron and calcium
4) contributes to dehydration
