Role of Fiber in the Body

• Fiber prevents excessive rise in blood glucose after meals.
• Decreases plasma cholesterol an triglycerides.
• Provides protection to the heart.
• Due to its water holding capacity, fiber becomes bulky and give feeling of fullness. So it lowers the calorie in take and help to loose weight.
• Lowers the risk of hemorrhoids.
• Keeps the digestive system healthy.
• Reduces the risk of gallstones and kidney stones.
• Regulates the blood sugar for diabetic patients.
• Relieves from irritable bowel syndrome.
• Lowers the risk of stroke.