Muscle Building Diets, Eat More Fiber
Although it is fairly widely known that a high fibre intake is good for the body, it might not be known that body builders can benefit from this type of carb as well. Fiber, which is be derived from the cell walls of plants, can be obtained from a wide variety of sources including oat bran and other grains, fruits, vegetables, beans and psyllium.
Due to its chemical composition, humans are unable to digest fiber and it stay in one piece as moves through the digestive tract. It is in reality a carbohydrate, but it functions differently since it cannot be broken down into its simple glucose building blocks form. Although fiber is not considered an “essential” nutrient, it is important in building strength and in ensuring good overall health.
Many people use fiber as a way to regulate bowel movements. What makes this as critical as it is to a bodybuilder? Meats like chicken and beef will account for one of the sources of protein.
The problem with this is that if meat stays in the digestive tract for too long it can produce toxins that pose long-term negative health consequences. An adequate amount of fiber each day will ensure that foods are moving along smoothly through your digestive system.
Fiber is also beneficial in its effect on slowing down the rate of gastric emptying. When you consume foods containing fiber, they become “gelled” in your stomach and slow down this process. The small intestine is where most nutrients are absorbed and pumped into the bloodstream.
Our body receives the nutrients from the food when it reaches small intestine. In addition to the digestive benefits of fiber, it is also known to control the sugar levels in blood. The effect will be a slower release of glucose into the bloodstream, as well as a reduced risk of needless insulin surges and undesirable fat deposits.
This will also allow your body to increase its natural production of this powerful anabolic hormone without having to increase the consumption of simple carbohydrates. I would highly recommend that you focus on consuming around 25-35 grams of fiber each day for maximum benefits.
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