14 DAY TRIAL // Following their collecting and analyzing information published in several medical journals between the years 1990 – 2012, a team of British researchers have reached the conclusion that a fiber-rich diet does more than just protect one's digestive tract.
Thus, it appears that a daily intake of 7 grams of dietary fiber lowers an individual's risk of suffering a stroke by roughly 7%.
Despite their lacking sufficient data to be able to say which fiber sources are bound to yield the most benefits, the researchers maintain that their findings should be more than enough to convince people to up their daily fiber intake.
Reports issued throughout the years argue that the average woman currently living in the United States eats about 13 grams of fiber on a daily basis.
On the other hand, the average man's daily fiber intake is presumed to be an approximate 17 grams.
In case anyone was wondering, the recommended daily fiber consumption for women and men is 21-25 grams, and 30-38 grams respectively.
The researchers theorize that, should people add 7 grams of fiber to their diets, this additional fiber intake would translate into their being less prone to health issues that can ultimately cause them to experience a stroke.
“Our study supports current guidelines to increase fiber consumption. Soluble types of fiber form gels in the stomach and small intestine, slowing the rate of nutrient absorption and slowing gastric emptying, which increases satiety and influences the overall amount of food eaten, resulting in lower levels of overweight,” the researchers reportedly write in their paper on the matter at hand.
“Bacterial fermentation of resistant starch and soluble fibers in the large intestine produces short-chain fatty acids which inhibit cholesterol synthesis by the liver, consequently lowering serum levels.”
The specialists wish to reassure the general public that upping one's daily fiber intake does not necessarily be viewed as a major dietary change.
Thus, all one has to do is add fruits or switch from white bread to healthier options.