How Important Is Fiber In Preventing Diabetes?I enjoy writing articles that contain information that can help someone in a dire situation. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects some 40 million plus people here in America. Diabetes results when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin to maintain normal blood sugar levels or when cells in the body don’t respond appropriately. In type II diabetes the pancreas continues to manufacture insulin, sometimes even at higher than normal levels. However, the body develops resistance to its effects and the sugar in the blood does not enter the cells as well as it should resulting in higher blood sugar levels. Fiber is the indigestible remnants of plant cells found in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and beans. As fiber works its way through the digestive tract, they increase; they increase the elimination of waste matter in the large intestine and give you an urge to have a bowel movement. An easy way to classify fiber is how easily it dissolves in water. Soluble Fiber, which is found in oatmeal, nuts, and seeds, beans, apples, pears, strawberries, and blueberries, partially dissolves in water. Insoluble Fiber, which cannot be broken down by water, does not dissolve in water and is credited with reducing the risk of colon cancer. Examples of insoluble fiber are whole grains, barley, brown rice, cereals, carrots, cucumbers, zucchini, and tomatoes. Americans on average consume about ten grams of fiber each day, when we should ingest roughly 30 to 40 grams of fiber a day. Research indicates that eating more fiber the 30 plus grams a day could possibly prevent type II diabetes. Studies show that when eating a meal containing carbohydrates, consuming high fiber with it actually slows down the amount of sugar entering the bloodstream at once. For example, consuming yogurt (crabs) and almonds or sesame seeds (fiber) causes the sugar to trickle into the bloodstream instead of all at one time. Follow the link in the resource box to a website that has more on diabetes. DISCLAIMER The information provided herein should not be construed as a health-care diagnosis, treatment regimen or any other prescribed health-care advice or instruction. The information is provided with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in the practice of medicine or any other health-care profession and does not enter into a health-care practioner/ patient relationship with its readers. The publisher does not advise or recommend to its readers treatment or action with regard to matters relating to their health or well being other than to suggest that readers consult appropriate health-care professionals in such matters. No action should be taken based solely on the content of this publication. The information and opinions provided herein are believed to be accurate and sound at the time of this publication based on the best judgment available to the authors. However, readers who rely on information in this publication to replace the advice of health-care professionals, or who fail to consult with health-care professionals assume all risks of such conduct. The publisher isn’t responsible for errors or omissions. The Food and Drug Administration have not evaluated these statements. These products aren’t intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. http://www.born-again-health-and-fitness.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Eugene_Williams Bookmark This Page to share with others.
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