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an important component of our daily diet. It allows our digestive system to work properly by absorbing all the necessary ingredients. Fibre accelerates the removal of toxins and cleanses the body. It significantly affects the functioning of the entire digestive tract, especially the intestines. By providing breeding ground for intestinal bacteria, it improves digestion. A fibrerich diet makes you feel full and helps you control your appetite. Eating plenty of fibre helps you prevent cardiovascular disease and diabetes, lowers cholesterol levels and prevents bowel disease. It also makes your skin look fresh, gives your hair a shine, strengthens your nails and helps you lose weight. Fibre also has a huge impact on your well-being and mental condition. According to experts, each of us should eat 25 to 50 grams of fibre a day, while on average we consume just about 12-15 grams. Fibre can be found in fruit, vegetables and cereals, especially in groats and bran.” Probably that is why fibre has been included on the list of seven products classified in Poland as super foods. As you add products to your shopping list, you should follow the advice of the specialist, a clinical dietitian: "It is worth including products with a particularly high fibre content in your daily diet," says Anna Lewitt. "I recommend buckwheat fibre and buckwheat fibre with cocoa and rosehip. In addition to fibre, these products contain a lot of vitamins and minerals. There are as many as six flavonoids in buckwheat husk. They have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, diuretic and antispasmodic properties and they seal blood vessels. Buckwheat, especially buckwheat husk, is also rich in vitamins B, PP and E, and minerals (zinc, copper, iron, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, cobalt and platinum). Buckwheat products help you fight obesity, hypertension, metabolic disorders, diabetes, and pancreatic and liver diseases. For those who value a varied
diet, I can recommend oats, spelt, beetroot and coconut fibre. Three tablespoons of fibre a day, added to individual meals, will supplement your diet without changing the taste of food. When having large amounts of fibre, remember to drink enough water. The latest fibre product on the market, which was developed by Młyn Niedźwiady in conjunction with the Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology, is High Fibre Granules. These granules are an innovative new generation cereal, made from natural ingredients, and are free from preservatives, additives and dyes. They provide valuable fibre, as well as many vitamins and minerals. They are an excellent substitute for cereal, rice, flakes and pasta. They are suitable for breakfast (just pour hot milk or add yogurt and wait 10-15 minutes to soak), as well as lunch (add hot vegetable broth, soup or sauce. " Green pea EKO flour, which is rich in protein and vitamins, also deserves a permanent place in your pantry. It is high in potassium (353 mg in 100 g), maintains the acid-base balance, positively affects muscle contractility and the nervous system. Among macroa nd microelements, mention must be made of phosphorus (122 mg in 100g), which is good for bone mineralisation, copper and manganese. This green-coloured flour can be used to make pasta, biscuits and mushy peas, a perfect addition to meat. It will also give you plenty of ideas for your vegan diet. In tribute to oriental cuisine, there is Grano EKO chickpea (gram) flour ideal for making pasta, bread, cakes, breaded deep-fried dishes, etc. Weight watcher should try ECO red lentil flour, which is recommended for diabetics because of its low glycaemic index. Red lentils are more easily digestible than other varieties. They are said to help you control hypertension. This flour is ideal for the lovers of pasta, pancakes, • omelettes and muffins.
THE FAMOUS HIPPOCRATES QUOTE “LET FOOD BE THY MEDICINE, AND LET MEDICINE BE THY FOOD” SEEMS A FITTING SLOGAN WHICH SHOULD GRACE THE ENTRANCE TO THE NIEDŹWIADY MILL.
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