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4 Highly Recommended Whole Grain Substitutes

September 26, 2008 By 4 Comments
A selection of whole grain breads

In my last article I discussed four benefits of consuming whole grain products.  Today I'm going to be discussing the areas of your diet where you can make effective whole grain substitutes. 1) BREAD:- Bread is a staple of many people's diets and really it's no surprise.  Sandwiches are quick to prepare, portable, practical and can be eaten on the go.  Whether you are walking somewhere, you are on a bus or train or even if you are at your desk, a sandwich can provide you with a quick, convenient mini meal.  Unfortunately, a lot of people choose to make their sandwiches with white bread … [Read more...]

4 Benefits of Consuming Whole Grain Products

September 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
A selection of whole grain breads

One of the best ways to get enough fibre in your diet is to start eating more whole grain (also known as wholemeal and wholewheat) products.  Apart from being rich in fibre these products also have a number of additional health benefits.  In this article I will be discussing why whole grain products are good for you and list four of the top benefits. So what is so great about whole grain?  Well it is all down to the production process.  Natural wheat is packed with nutrients, containing high levels of manganese, dietary fibre, tryptophan and magnesium to name just a few.  However, as the … [Read more...]

Fibre: The Perfect Gym Food

September 18, 2008 By 15 Comments
A woman in workout gear holding an apple in one hand and a banana in the other

In my last few posts I have been discussing fibre, the benefits of getting enough, the potential disadvantages of getting too much and how to make sure you are getting enough.  Today, I'm going to explain why I think fibre is the perfect gym food and why you should consider making it part of your pre-workout meal. Personally, I never was one of the those people who enjoyed drinking high sugar sports drinks before working out.  I don't particularly like the taste and I didn't notice a significant energy boost after drinking them.  On top of this they're not cheap and can actually be quite … [Read more...]

The Disadvantages of Consuming Too Much Fibre

September 15, 2008 By 4 Comments
A man wearing a gas mask on the toilet.

In my last few articles I have been bigging up fibre.  However, this article series wouldn't be complete without providing a balanced view of the topic.  That's why today I am going to be discussing the disadvantages of a fibre rich diet. 1) WIND:- Wind is commonly listed as the main problem with a high fibre diet.  I never had this problem when increasing my daily fibre intake but according to Weight Loss Resources a diet that is high in fibre can lead to the production of methane, hydrogen and carbon dioxide.  This can then lead to you feeling bloated and frequently passing wind.  … [Read more...]

How to make sure you are getting enough Fibre

September 12, 2008 By Leave a Comment
A sliced loaf of whole grain bread

In my last couple of articles I have discussed the different types of fibre and the associated benefits.  The British Nutrition Foundation recommend that we get around 18g of fibre per day.  Personally, I do not think that this amount of fibre consumption is difficult to achieve BUT I understand that some people may struggle.  That is why today I have decided to write about how I manage to consume enough fibre each day.  In this article I will be discussing (with examples) the foods I eat to get my daily fibre requirements and the times that I eat them. 1) BREAKFAST (6AM-7AM):- On … [Read more...]

The Benefits of Fibre

September 9, 2008 By 8 Comments
A bowl of fruit and muesli being splashed with milk

In my last article I explained exactly what fibre is and identified that there are two main types; Insoluble and Soluble.  Insoluble fibre's main function is to help the body move waste material from the digestive tract more quickly whereas soluble fibre's main function is to help the body absorb nutrients from the food.  In this article I will be discussing the benefits of fibre in greater detail. GENERAL BENEFITS: 1) WEIGHT LOSS:- Fibre contains no calories which means that fibre rich foods generally contain less calories than low fibre foods.  Although the difference in calories is … [Read more...]

What is Fibre?

September 6, 2008 By 8 Comments
2 large sacks of cereal behind a selection of fruit.

In my latest articles on cancer and diabetes I touched upon the benefits of fibre.  In these articles I mentioned that fibre could help control blood sugar levels in diabetics and also help prevent certain types of cancer.  However, I haven't really done any articles which elaborate and go into greater detail concerning fibre so I thought now would be a great opportunity to do so.  My next few articles will be concentrating on fibre and I will begin with this article; 'What is Fibre?' I hear fibre mentioned a lot and see it on most food's nutritional value labels.  However, all I really … [Read more...]