Not absorbed by the body Essential for good health Why you need fibre Fibre has many health benefits even though it isnt absorbed For example wholegrain plant foods contain fibre and ID: 688028
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Fibre explained
Indigestible plant materials
Not absorbed by the body
Essential for good healthSlide3
Why you need fibre
Fibre has many health benefits even though it isn’t absorbed. For example, wholegrain plant
foods contain
fibre
and tend to be low GI.Slide4
How it works
Cleanses
the
body and helps moderate blood glucose levels and appetite.
There are different types of fibre.Slide5
Insoluble fibre
Slows down eating time.
Stays in the stomach triggering fullness.
Helps move waste matter out of the intestine fasterSlide6
Soluble fibre
Acts like a sponge.
Prevents cholesterol reabsorption.
Allows slower blood glucose release.
Helps you feel fuller for longer.Slide7
inulin
A prebiotic that provides nourishment for beneficial bacteria in the intestines.
Peas, beans, lentils and barley are good sourcesSlide8
Fibre and weight-loss
W
hole grains can help you maintain a healthy weight range
Adding
Fibergy
™ to
Nutrimeal™
can help you feel fuller for longerSlide9
Fibre and gut health
Fibre adds bulk making it is easier for waste to pass out of the body. Slide10
Are you getting enough?
Getting
enough fibre can help to keep the digestive system healthy and reduce the risk
of constipation
, diverticular disease, haemorrhoids and
bowel
cancer according to the DAA.
Adults should eat least 30g fibre daily. Most manage around 20g each day. Slide11
Are you getting enough?
Stripping grains/fruit/veggies of their outer coat (bran/skin) means you lose most of the
fibre, minerals
and B vitamins.Slide12
Good for your health
High-fibre foods are good for your health.
If
you’re not used to a high fibre diet,
go
slow.
Give your natural gut bacteria time
to adjust to the changes you’re making. Also drink plenty of water. Slide13
Bowel Cancer
Kills 12 Australians daily, over 4000 annually – the highest incidence in the world.
Kills almost as many women as breast cancer.Slide14
Love your gut!
Choose
bread
with
the
wheat germ intact
Choose breads
with visible
seeds for extra fibre and vitamins.
Soy
and linseeds may help with
menopausal symptoms.Slide15
How much is too much?
I
ncrease fibre
intake
slowly – a
sudden switch can lead to abdominal pain and flatulence.
Very
high-fibre
levels
(over 40g a day)
may reduce absorption
of minerals
e.g. iron
, zinc and calcium. Slide16
Fibergy plus™
Bridges the gap if you’re low in fibre.
Helps waste removal.
Provides twice the fibre per serve like any other fibre supplement on the market in Australia.Slide17
Flavourless benefits
Each serving
Contains 4g
of
psyllium (soluble fibre) and 3g of inulin.
Formulated without gluten, dairy and
soy.
Made
from natural mixed dietary fibre sources.Slide18
Using
fibergy
M
ix
1 level tablespoon (14g) into 290-340 ml of water; or stir two heaped teaspoons (approx. 7g) with USANA
Nutrimeal™
.
.
CAUTION
: This food should be consumed by adding it to at least a full glass of liquid. Consuming this product without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not consume this product if you have difficulty in swallowing.
If you are taking any medication (prescription and/or over-the-counter) take this product at least two hours before or two hours after your medication.