Benefits of Fibre:
- Feeds the healthy gut flora. Building a healthy microbiome. Prebiotics.
- Binds toxins in gut and helps carry them out of the body. Without enough fibre, toxins are reabsorbed. Sponges up toxins in the digestive tract.
- Helps to improve bowel movements. Roughage to bind stools and make formed stools.
Definition of fibre:
Vegetables and healthy fats.
Contains Inulin, a type of plant fiber
- Asparagus
- Garlic
- Jerusalem artichoke
- Jicama
- Onions
Contains arabinogalactans, a plant-based fiber that improves microbial diversity
- Carrots
- Leeks
- Radishes
- Tomatoes
- Turmeric
Healthy fats
- Nuts – almond, macadamia
- Seeds – sunflower seed
- Flaxseed
- Hemp hearts
- Chia seeds