A FRUIT WITH A NATURALLY HIGH FIBER CONTENT
Baobab Fruit Pulp is naturally rich in both soluble and insoluble dietary fibers.
The soluble fiber amounts for 22g on 100g and the insoluble fiber for 23g on 100g, a total of 45% of dietary fibers.
WHAT IS FIBER
Fiber is highly recommended in our daily diets and promoted by health organizations, but do people really understand why? Dietary Fibers
are substances that the body cannot digest and come for the most part from the outer layers of plants. According to the definition of the
Institute of Medicine at the National Academy of
Sciences (in the US), "dietary fiber consists of nondigestible carbohydrates and lignin that are intrinsic and intact in plants."
Dietary Fiber is different from Added Fiber that is added during the processing of foods.
Therefore, dietary fiber can only be found in foods such as:
- fruits
- vegetables
- organic cereals
- beans
- whole-wheat carbohydrates (brown bread - brown pasta - brown rice)
There are 2 types of dietary fibers and they have different functions:
SOLUBLE FIBER
Soluble Fibers are soluble in water. They slow down the passage of food through the intestines and delay the absorption of glucose.
They also give a sensation of satiety after a meal. Consequently, they help reduce cholesterol and blood
sugar levels (especially for type 2 diabetes) and heart disease as well as help control appetite.
INSOLUBLE FIBER
Insoluble Fibers are not broken down by our digestive system. They pass through the large intestine where they are fermented by
beneficial bacteria and help stimulate
the growth of healthy bacteria. Healthy bacteria contribute to strengthening the immune system.
Insoluble Fibers facilitate intestinal transit and help regulate bowel movements. Regular bowel movements are very
important since they help our body to get rid of toxins which accumulate in the colon. Insoluble fibers help reduce the
symptoms of constipation, the risks of colon cancer, haemorrhoids, and contribute to weight loss.
Some foods contain unequal amouts of soluble fibers or insoluble fibers. Baobab Fruit Pulp is naturally rich in both dietary fibers
in equal amounts (22% soluble - 23% insoluble) and therefore it easily meets the daily recommended fiber intake (from 30% to 45%).
This is especially interesting for people with busy lifestyles who
find it hard to have balanced meals. Furthermore, it's 100% natural since Baobab is a fruit !
THE BENEFITS OF EATING FIBERS
By incorporating both soluble and insoluble fibers into our diet, we control our appetite (sensation of satiety), we encourage
the lowering of cholesterol and blood sugar levels, thereby reducing the risks of heart disease. We facilitate intestinal transit
and bowel movements which, when not regulated properly can create constipation, lead to haemorrhoids or even colon cancer.
And finally, by eliminating toxins regularly, we control our body weight and increase our levels of energy. All that from a 100% natural fruit!
RECOMMENDED DAILY BAOBAB FIBER INTAKE
As recommended by Health Canada or the FDA, the recommended daily intake of fiber is between 25g to 30g.
With 3 spoons of Baobab Fruit Pulp, once or twice daily, you are sure to cover your needs in fiber, daily !
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A DIET WHICH IS POOR IN FIBER?
- High cholesterol levels
- High blood sugar levels
- Painful bowel movements
- Haemorrhoids
- Constipation
- Fluctuating weight problems
If you have any 2 of the above symptoms, you might want to try a new diet. Sometimes, prescription medications
can also create such symptoms (constipation).
We encourage you to try incorporating Baobab Fruit Pulp into your daily diet
and see for yourself. It's a FRUIT and it's 100% NATURAL !
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Before they grow so big, the Baobabs start by being little"
Le Petit Prince - Antoine de Saint Exupery
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