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Mother, Infant and Young Child Nutrition and Malnutrition |
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About Healthy Nutrition
The Elements of a Healthy Diet
Fibre
Dietary fibre is an essential part of our diet even though it provides no nutrients. The chewing fibre stimulates saliva flow and
the bulk it adds in the stomach and intestines during digestion aids absorption of nutrients. Diets with sufficient fibre promote
bowel regularity. Fibre encourages elimination of waste products and is particularly important in the control of the body's cholesterol levels.
All foods of plant origin are useful sources of dietary fibre. The richest sources are wholemeal bread and flour, peas, beans,
lentils, bran, beetroots, bananas, dried fruits, grapes, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, sesame seeds and nuts.
To increase daily intake of fibre, it is recommended to:
- Include a variety of fibre-rich foods such as root vegetables, green vegetables, cereals, nuts, pulses, fresh fruits and wholegrain foods
- Include some raw fruit and vegetables
- Sprinkle sesame seeds
- Include beans and pulses in your diet
- Choose wholegrain products
01 November, 2009
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