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The coming holiday season motivates many of us to lose a few extra pounds. It turns out that you can achieve your goal not only by sweating in the gym, but also by using, for example, cocktails with fiber. Their preparation is not difficult, but regular use brings many benefits. They not only help you lose weight, but also improve bowel function and help get rid of disease-causing toxins from the body. So why drink fiber cocktails?
Fiber is an ally of the intestines
Fiber is a natural substance that improves bowel function. It can be found in many articles, from whole grains, nuts and pods to fresh fruits and vegetables. Fiber is divided into two fractions: soluble and insoluble. Despite their differences, they retain similar properties.
Fiber in the process of digestion fills the intestinal wall tightly. This makes you feel fuller for longer, making it easier to control hunger. In addition, it promotes the assimilation of valuable substances contained in food, but it takes longer to assimilate excessively harmful (mainly carbohydrates). The presence of fiber helps regulate cholesterol levels in the bloodstream and also increases the time it takes for sugars to be broken down in the bloodstream. Dietary fiber also helps to improve intestinal motility. It regulates bowel movements, stimulates metabolism (which promotes weight loss), and helps to get rid of intestinal deposits.
It is worth remembering that if you are on a low-fiber diet, it should be introduced gradually into the menu. Too much fiber can irritate the stomach as well as cause constipation and other digestive problems.
Make a cocktail
If we want to lose a few extra pounds in a short time and at the same time strengthen the body and get rid of toxins, cocktails with fiber are a good idea. It is worth using various combinations of fruits and vegetables. Summer is the perfect time to drink high fiber smoothies, because that’s when we’re sure they’re fresh and less likely to have been grown with pesticides. Fiber cocktails should be eaten in the evening because fiber is not absorbed by the body, so a delay in the stomach can worsen the body’s condition.
To make a smoothie, fruits or vegetables can be mixed with the addition of water, although this is not required. You can add to them those in which there is a lot of it (for example, watermelon or cucumber). Of course, water can be replaced with fermented milk products, such as natural yogurt, buttermilk or kefir, which, thanks to the presence of live bacteria cultures, support the intestinal microflora. It is she who helps these important organs to work at full capacity, and also increases the body’s natural immunity.
Add banana to your cocktail!
If you want to make a fiber shake, you can eat sweet fruits. One of them is banana, which is good for more than just the digestive system. Potassium and magnesium can also be found in it: the two substances in a duet have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, making it easier to fight pressure surges, which reduces the likelihood of a heart attack. Unfortunately, ripe bananas are not recommended for people with diabetes, but it is not necessary to completely eliminate them. It is enough to choose less ripe fruits. However, the presence of fiber should not convince anyone to give up bananas, since the presence of fiber regulates the intestines.
Strawberry
Strawberries are a fruit that can often be found on market stalls in the summer. Their taste and appearance encourage them to be eaten raw, but their properties make them a fiber cocktail. Fiber and strawberry cocktails are not only a way to improve bowel function, but also a great way to strengthen your skin. These fruits are low in calories, but rich in valuable vitamins: A, C and E, which not only regenerate tissues, but also prevent the processes of excessive aging of cells and the formation of wrinkles!
Flax-seed
Much has been said and written about the benefits of flaxseed. These tiny seeds have many fans and are worth adding to fiber shakes! Not only is it a great way to improve gut health by adding fiber, but flaxseed provides a solid increase in unsaturated omega fatty acids. They help maintain the nervous system in perfect condition: support memory and concentration, and can also minimize the effects of chronic stress. Flaxseed with its fatty acids can also support heart function by normalizing triglyceride and LDL cholesterol levels and suppressing spikes in blood pressure, which minimizes the risk of heart disease.
Cabbage
Cabbage has been a somewhat forgotten vegetable for years, but luckily the green leaf streak has been on top for some time! It is this unusual variety of cabbage that breaks popularity records all over the world. This is all due to dietary fiber, which is known to support bowel function. But cabbage contains much more valuable substances. It is also worth mentioning sulforaphane – one of the strongest antioxidants, which, as you know, helps to remove toxins from the body, and reduces the likelihood of civilization diseases.
