High-fiber diet promotes longevity
Following a diet rich in fibers, particularly whole grains, may reduce one’s risk of dying from infections, heart diseases and respiratory problems, a new study says.
Previous studies have shown that fiber improves bowel movement and lowers cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure levels. It also promotes weight loss and reduces inflammation.
The study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine revealed that men and women who used to consume the most amounts of fiber are 22 percent are also more likely to live longer.
The study, which is the largest of its kind, also linked fiber-rich diets to a reduced risk of developing some cancers, diabetes and obesity.
Scientists also found that the most significant health benefits in both men and women came from whole grains and beans of the diet, adding that the beneficial effects of beans are stronger in women.
Diet fiber is classified into two main categories: those that do not dissolve in water, called insoluble fiber, and soluble fiber which do.
Insoluble fibers, which promote the bowel movement and eases constipation, are mainly available in whole-wheat flour, wheat bran, nuts and many vegetables. Soluble fibers, on the other hand, are mainly found in oats, peas, beans, apples, citrus fruits, carrots, barley and psyllium.
Source: presstv.ir
