Dietary fiber

Soluble and insoluble fiber are found in many foods and often together. There has been quite the debate regarding dietary fiber. Some propose that it is desirable to subtract dietary fiber from the carbohydrate count. Soluble fiber generally slows motility through the gastrodigestive tract and allows for maximum absorption.  Insoluble fiber can speed things through and aid the digestive tract in promoting regularity.

Both soluble and insoluble fiber are beneficial to a healthy diet. Carbohydrates yield a unit of energy known as calories. The body’s homeostatic mechanisms in healthy digestion absorbs the maximum carbohydrates or amount needed.  For this reason, gross carbohydrate counts work best for weight loss programs than “net” carbohydrates. Realize that some food is low on the glycemic index scale.  An orange for example is low on the glycemic index scale and contains pectin and amylopectin some of which will not be digested well but still yield the approximate carbohydrate count based on size.  This is the value that should be used for accurate weight loss and maintenance programs.  Individuals who produce little or no insulin because they know oranges are low on the glycemic index scale decides to eat a whole bag of oranges.  At some point the person is going to have to compensate with insulin through a pump or injection. This point proves that although some foods are low on the glycemic index can still liberate energy for the consumer that will be included for an accurate program.  Please visit tpnbodyperfect.com and view our quick demonstration video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb4cdh5XAeg&t=3s

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