If achieving a healthy lifestyle is of importance to you, then you must know that along with eating the right amount of carbohydrates, fats, proteins and so on, you must also add fibre to your diet for many health reasons. While soluble fibre can dissolve in water, and slow digestion, making you feel full and also reducing bad cholesterol, insoluble fibre remains intact through the digestive process and has a laxative effect.
Both of these are quite important for a fit lifestyle. Remember to start slow while inculcating fibre in your diet as overeating fibre can cause bloating, cramping and gas. With regular consumption, these issues go away. Here are a few ways to add some much-needed fibre in your diet without compromising on the taste:
• Eating food with ‘whole’ grains
Foods with whole grain or whole wheat tend to be less refined and filled with more vitamins, even more so that multi-grain breads. Avoid food that is over processed and sounds healthy, but actually adds only to your carbohydrates portion. Whether it is a few slices of bread during breakfast, or some elaichi rusk to dip into your chai at teatime, look for whole wheat breads and bread products to indulge in some fibre-filled delicacies.
• Fruity fibre
Always eat the fruit, rather than drinking its juice. If you love your daily glass of juice, then go for the pulpier versions. Eating fruits has certain benefits over juices, such as no added sugar or preservatives, fibre, and the ability to make you feel full so that you do not binge-eat later. While eating fruits, or even vegetables such as potatoes, remember to keep the skin on, as it is rich in fibre.
• Beans galore
One of the healthiest portions of your meals are beans. These are considered ideal for snacking and you can add them to a salad, eat them as sprouts or cook them to have a super healthy and yet delicious meal. They are also loved for that extra texture and flavour that they add to everything. Kidney beans and chickpeas are very healthy, and you could also make a hummus dip out of chickpeas. Lentils are also very healthy and make for a healthy but scrumptious meal if cooked well.
• Prepare a healthy mixture for yourself
For snacking, make yourself a trail mix with your favourite nuts, raisins or dry fruits. Also add some cereal for that extra crunch. This makes for an excellent mixture to munch while you are working or feel like eating other unhealthy food items. Berries can also be added for some sweetness and a refreshing texture.
• Pasta and rice
If you feel like eating something more filling, switch to whole wheat pasta, and use brown rice instead of white rice. These two are healthier alternatives to ensure that you do not starve. Eat more of oats and cereal for breakfast, as they are also filled with fibre but keep you full.
Just remember to plan your diet accordingly, and be a little careful while shopping for everything, from rusk brands in India to pasta varieties.
Both of these are quite important for a fit lifestyle. Remember to start slow while inculcating fibre in your diet as overeating fibre can cause bloating, cramping and gas. With regular consumption, these issues go away. Here are a few ways to add some much-needed fibre in your diet without compromising on the taste:
• Eating food with ‘whole’ grains
Foods with whole grain or whole wheat tend to be less refined and filled with more vitamins, even more so that multi-grain breads. Avoid food that is over processed and sounds healthy, but actually adds only to your carbohydrates portion. Whether it is a few slices of bread during breakfast, or some elaichi rusk to dip into your chai at teatime, look for whole wheat breads and bread products to indulge in some fibre-filled delicacies.
• Fruity fibre
Always eat the fruit, rather than drinking its juice. If you love your daily glass of juice, then go for the pulpier versions. Eating fruits has certain benefits over juices, such as no added sugar or preservatives, fibre, and the ability to make you feel full so that you do not binge-eat later. While eating fruits, or even vegetables such as potatoes, remember to keep the skin on, as it is rich in fibre.
• Beans galore
One of the healthiest portions of your meals are beans. These are considered ideal for snacking and you can add them to a salad, eat them as sprouts or cook them to have a super healthy and yet delicious meal. They are also loved for that extra texture and flavour that they add to everything. Kidney beans and chickpeas are very healthy, and you could also make a hummus dip out of chickpeas. Lentils are also very healthy and make for a healthy but scrumptious meal if cooked well.
• Prepare a healthy mixture for yourself
For snacking, make yourself a trail mix with your favourite nuts, raisins or dry fruits. Also add some cereal for that extra crunch. This makes for an excellent mixture to munch while you are working or feel like eating other unhealthy food items. Berries can also be added for some sweetness and a refreshing texture.
• Pasta and rice
If you feel like eating something more filling, switch to whole wheat pasta, and use brown rice instead of white rice. These two are healthier alternatives to ensure that you do not starve. Eat more of oats and cereal for breakfast, as they are also filled with fibre but keep you full.
Just remember to plan your diet accordingly, and be a little careful while shopping for everything, from rusk brands in India to pasta varieties.
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