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by Louise Levesque lousie4u@yahoo.ca
Fiber encompasses an array of substances indigestible
by the human intestine, whereas proteins, fats and
carbohydrates are almost entirely absorbed in the
small intestine. Dietary fibre consists of insoluble
and soluble components.
Insoluble fiber is found in fruits and vegetables. It
forms the tough, chewy texture of foods like wheat
kernels, nuts and popcorn and is found mainly in the
cell walls in the form of strands that give support to
plant tissue.
Soluble fibers are found in grains and legumes and
give the mushy texture to certain cereals. Soluble
fibres can draw water to themselves (hydrophilic) and
form jelly-like masses that act partially as solids
and are readily fermented by intestinal bacteria.
Soluble fibres help reduce bowel transit time and have
a lubricating effect on intestine.
Grains, fruits and vegetables such as oat bran,
barley, corn,sweet potatoes, cauliflower,cabbage,green
peas, apples, oranges,pears,raisins,spinach,brocolli
and carrots are rich in soluble fibre.
Soluble fibres may help to reduce cholesterol levels
by preventing the reabsorption of bile acids from the
small intestine. To replace the lost bile acids,
cholesterol is drawn from the body, thereby reducing
its cholesterol supply. Second, the fermentation
process in the intestine produces short-chain fatty
acids that block the synthesis of cholesterol.
The Canadian Food Guide recommends 5-10 servings of
fruits and vegetables per day while the U.S Dietary
guidelines recommend 2-4 servings of fruits and 5-7
servings of vegetables per day.
The problem? Most people are simply not getting enough
fibre in their diet which can lead to some serious
health problems. According to the American Journal of
Cardiology, a supplemental 15 grams of fiber a day may
significantly lower cholesterol levels in both men and
women.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)has
approved a health claim that diets low in saturated
fat and cholesterol and rich in fruits, vegetables and
grain products that contain some types of dietary
fibre may reduce the risk of a heart attack.
What if you found a nutritionally based product that
could help you:
. Supports cardiovascular health without side-effects.
. Promote healthy blood sugar level and reduce the
risk of diabetes.
. The only known side-effect........weight loss.
You can order this product, called Bioslife2 by
clicking here: A clinical study on this product published in the New England Journal of Medicine May/2000 showed that high intake fibre- 50 grams, improves glycemic control, decreases hyperinsulinemia, and lowers plasma lipid concentrates in patients with type 2 Diabetes. You can read the abstract by clicking here: http://www.diabetesincontrol.com then click on "Search this Site" and enter "dietary fibre," scroll down and click on "Fibre Abstract" and see the study entitled "The Clinical Impact of Fiber Supplementation for the Reduction of Postprandial Blood Glucose and Risk Reduction of Complications from Diabetes." You can also click below this on "Fibre" for more information. Is it possible that Bioslife2 could be the natural answer to side-effects ridden prescription medication for cholesterol reduction or diabetes prevention or control? References:
1) Haack v.S; Chesters J.G; Vollendorf N.W; Story J.A.
Djousse L; Ellison R.c; Zhang Y. Disclaimer: Please note that the above information is not designed to be construed as medical information. Always check with your family physician when you are changing medication.
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