Detox Plums

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that your body can’t fully digest. Even though it isn’t absorbed like sugars or starches, it’s essential for many aspects of health.

Here are the main reasons you need fiber:

* Supports digestion: Fiber adds bulk to stool and helps food move through your digestive tract, reducing constipation and promoting regular bowel movements.
* Keeps you feeling full: High-fiber foods take longer to digest, which can help control appetite and support healthy weight management.
* Helps regulate blood sugar: Soluble fiber slows the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, which can help prevent spikes in blood glucose after meals.
* Lowers cholesterol: Soluble fiber binds to cholesterol in the digestive tract, helping remove it from the body and potentially reducing LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.
* Feeds healthy gut bacteria: Some types of fiber act as prebiotics, providing food for beneficial bacteria in your intestines. A healthy gut microbiome is linked to better digestion, immune function, and overall health.
* May reduce disease risk: Diets rich in fiber are associated with a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, colorectal cancer, and other chronic conditions.