The basis of a healthy diet is carbohydrates. Only plants can synthesize them. Neither animals nor humans are capable of this. Fiber is the membrane of plant cells. In the human body there are no enzymes that could break down fiber, but such enzymes are found in the intestinal microflora, in the large intestine.
The role of intestinal microorganisms in the human body
Intestinal microbes perform several important functions: they constantly keep our immunity on alert; synthesize over a dozen irreplaceable components of life (proteins and amino acids); nourish the body with essential nutrients and hormones.
Without fiber, beneficial intestinal microorganisms simply die and, accordingly, the vital activity of the whole organism is disrupted. Therefore, microbes must be treated with respect and be sure to provide them with food, the substances they need, in particular, fiber or dietary fiber. They are found in large quantities in grains, vegetables, fruits, especially in the shell of grains and their skins. That is why it is so important to consume unrefined, unrefined foods: cereals from unrefined cereals, rolled cereals, bread, fruits with peels. If such food is not enough in the diet, the fiber deficiency can be restored by adding commercially made bran or fiber to meals. An adult needs 25-35 g of fiber per day.
What processes are vitamins and minerals involved in
In food, in addition to the main nutrients, there are also substances that the body needs in very small quantities - they are called micronutrients. These are vitamins and minerals. Micronutrients are an integral part of enzymes, hormones, are involved in many biochemical metabolic reactions, and therefore are absolutely essential for life. Most of the micronutrients in the human body are not produced, but come from food and water.
Prolonged deficiency of certain micronutrients or their constant excessive intake causes serious consequences.
The most famous example is iodine deficiency, as a result of which a dysfunction of the thyroid gland develops and, as a result, impaired growth, development, mental retardation.
It is important to understand that missing substances can often enter the body in the form of raw materials. These primary materials, you guessed it, are plant fiber. Eating fiber is a natural and natural way to keep your body healthy.
