Healthy drinks
Even if her name pretends to us? Dietary fiber is by no means superfluous, but healthy. 30 to 40 grams of these indigestible plant fibers should be consumed daily to prevent civilization diseases such as arteriosclerosis and myocardial infarction. They lower the cholesterol level, "scrub" the intestinal walls, so that the mucosa is constantly renewed, and get a lethargic gut going. Something that many women appreciate. That the natural digestive aid but unfortunately often causes digestive problems itself, is usually better kept secret. Their work can only do fiber smoothly, if there is plenty of fluid available. After all, 50 grams of fibers bind 300 milliliters of water. Those who drink too little are tormented by constipation.
Fiber produces unpleasant side effects
Even more embarrassing are bloating. They arise when water-soluble fibers such as pectins, oligofructose and dextrins from fruits and vegetables in the colon are decomposed by bacteria. Result of this bacterial attack: substances that improve the intestinal flora and inhibit the growth of cancer cells, but also unpleasant intestinal gases. "Some women get used to it when they switch to a high-fiber diet after about four weeks, others will always struggle with flatulence, which is different," says gastroenterologist Professor Udo Rabast from Hattingen.
The new crystal-clear drinks and mineral water, which already contains hard fibers as liquid ballast (eg "Near Water Hirschquelle actiness" or "Glyx" - soft drinks from Christinen Mineralbrunnen), can not help. "Intestinal gases are not a digestive disorder, but rather a natural side effect, whether or not you eat fiber in solid or liquid form does not matter," explains Cologne internist and gastroenterologist Professor Wolfgang Kruis.
Healthy drinks: "Liquid muesli" has less calories
Anyone hoping for less bloating and intestinal wind through drinkable fiber will be disappointed. However, fiber-containing beverages can counteract the risk of constipation. And of course, they just like solid ballast ensure that the blood sugar level rises only slowly and drops again. So they fill you for a long time? and that, for example, at 7.5 grams wheat extract in a 0.5 liter bottle with only 99 calories, while the same amount of fiber would result in 100 grams of cereal with 380 calories.
The hook on liquid fiber enjoyment is that insoluble fibers are completely missing. Just like all other valuable plant substances that are stuck in a real apple or wholegrain rice. As an occasional supplement to a healthy diet, fiber diets are therefore in the opinion of experts quite okay. However, they can not replace a fiber-rich full-fledged diet. And actually only one thing helps against annoying digestive problems: drink two to three liters a day to guarantee a swift intestinal transit of wholegrain bread and a vegetable pan.
