By Neha Yadav
Published Mar 04, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

5 Reasons To Add Fibre To Your Meal

Fibre is a  plant-derived carbohydrate important for a healthy and balanced diet 

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Foods like lentils, bananas, barley, nuts, cucumber, whole grains and various fruits are good sources of fibre

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Here are 5 reasons why you should add fibre to your meal

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Regulates blood sugar level

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Fibrous foods decrease insulin sensitivity affecting your blood sugar level after a meal

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Reduces stress

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High fibre foods reduce the effect of stress-related anxiety, depression and irritable bowel syndrome

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Weight loss

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A fibre rich diet helps reduce weight as low insulin levels regulate blood sugar levels reducing the risk of obesity

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Reduces acid reflux

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Fibrous foods such as fruits and vegetables absorb liquid in the digestive tract and prevent stomach acid from reflux

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Delayed brain aging

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Eating fibre rich foods delay the onset of degenerative ailments that delay brain aging

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