Let’s talk a little bit about FIBER today! Fiber is one of the most important nutrient in a balanced healthy diet and lifestyle. What is fiber?

There are two types of fiber – soluble and non-soluble fiber. The soluble fiber type dissolves in water and the second one does not. The first type of fiber can be metabolised and can feed good bacteria in the human digestive tract. The largest amount of bacteria normally live in our large intestine. It is the same with other live organisms, the good bacterias also need to be fed to survive and perform their functions in the human bodies.

How much fiber shall I consume?

How much fiber should we consume to maintain a healthy functioning digestive tract? It is recommended approximately 30 gram daily consumption of fiber.

Fiber is not only beneficial for our digestive tract. This important nutrient is good for cardio-vascular system and endocrine systems as well. Fiber can help balance blood sugar levels and be a perfect add on to a healthy diet plan for people with blood sugar imbalance or diabetes.

Fiber and constipation

Fiber and constipation? Yes, that is correct. Fiber can reduce constipation and reduce constipation. The reason why is that fiber softens the stools, ease and improve bowel movement habits. On top of that helps eliminate toxins from the gut and improve elimination processes in the human body.

What are the high fiber foods?

High fiber foods are very easy to top up to your diet. It is just simply because fiber is found in all vegetables, fruit, whole foods, nuts and seeds, legumes, grains, etc. even, having a few fist size portions of vegetables daily on your meals, including couple of fruit for a snack, could easily bring you to the optimal levels of your daily fiber intake.

adding more vegetables to the meals you are having during the day, including couple of spoons of seeds, adding a handful of nuts and a fruit for a snack, is an easy and simple guide to optimise your digestive tract health and optimal wellbeing.

However, as always I would say discuss and get advice from you health professional person as there are conditions, where fiber must be eliminated and kept at minimum levels in treating certain health conditions.

Stay healthy and positive

Love from me

Olive oil is a key health promoting product in Mediterranean Diet. People use it for optimal health, wellness and longevity.

What does olive oil contain?

Extra virgin olive oil contains oleic, palmitic, linoleic, linolenic acids, vitamin E, vitamin K, Phytosterols, Polyphenols, Squalene. It is rich in healthy Monounsaturated fats, which are resistant to high heat and make it perfect choice for cooking!

What are the proven benefits of the olive oil?

Number of studies have been done to prove this powerful nutrient’s benefits. Olive oil is used for the following purposes:

• Cancer – supportive programs
• Metabolic syndrome
• Cardiovascular protection
• Anti-inflammatory diets
• Cognitive health
• Brain and memory support
• Longevity
• Healthy ageing

Olive oil could be protective against heart disease and Stroke. In terms of cardio-vascular health, olive oil’s main properties are:

1. Increase HDL cholesterol levels
2. Healthy blood pressure levels
3. Reduction in inflammatory status
4. Improved insulin sensitivity
5. Decreased DNA oxidative damage

Is it really an antioxidant?

Olive oil is also packed with loads of antioxidants, which makes it perfect antioxidant rich agent.

It is also protective against Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common neurodegenerative condition in the world. Olive oil can also reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and manage healthy weight.

Is there any correlation between Rheumatoid arthritis and Olive oil?

RA is an autoimmune disease where your own immune cells attack your own tissue – joints. That is why your joints are deformed and painful. Olive oil seems to have a positive impact on those individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis as it might reduce inflammatory markers, oxidative stress and improve antioxidant levels in the body.

Is there also a link between Helicobacter Pylori infection and olive oil?

Olive oil may help in H.Pylori infection as it has anti-bacterial properties. Having 30gr olive oil daily in your diet, in addition to your H.Pylori protocol, can prevent you and even help to clear H.pylori infection in the stomach.

In conclusion, olive oil is one of the mandatory elements in a healthy diet and lifestyle. It is so powerful and not only – it is super delicious to be added in salads, dressings, toppings, sauces, soups, meals, etc.

If you are really looking to start a healthy and balanced dietary regime, what could be a better choice than starting from olive oil. It is so simple to substitute your current version of oil in your cupboard. Why don’t you try this on your next shopping?

Best of health!

Ani