Whether we like it or not, living longer inevitably means becoming older sooner or later. But those years of hoar don’t necessarily have to be loaded with trips to the pharmacy and the doctor.
Healthy aging can be achieved by eating enough fiber, as a new article from WELL + GOOD reveals. There are nutrients that are more impactful for us as we get older, and fiber is one of them. Getting enough fiber in your food is very important, regardless of age.
Fiber offers many benefits
Samantha Cassetty, MS, RDN, explains as cited by WELL + GOOD:
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate in plant foods that resists digestion,
Fiber has plenty of other science-backed benefits, like helping to feed your gut microbes, so you maintain a diverse and healthy microbiome.
There are many foods out there that are rich in fiber, which means that you certainly cannot possibly complain of not finding them. BeneFiber.com brings us an interesting list, for that matter, and we can find foods such as broccoli, beans, berries, apples, popcorn, avocadoes, dried fruits, and more.
The Mayo Clinic also tells us some important stuff when it comes to the benefits of fiber for our bodies. The publication invokes benefits such as lowering cholesterol levels, helping the control of blood sugar levels, normalizing bowel movements, helping the achievement of healthy weight, and more.
Feel free to add more fiber to your meals! Feel free to share the recipe with us in a comment below! You can also tell us about your own achieved benefits after consuming fiber, or if you have any retentions in eating it and why. The comment section is available for everyone!