"soluble forms of plant fibre may help to mute blood sugar swings

Soluble fibre (i like flax meal myself) may help control blood sugar by delaying gastric (stomach) emptying, retarding the entry of glucose into the bloodstream and lessening the postprandial (post-meal) rise in blood sugar.

Because fibre slows the digestion of foods, it can help blunt the sudden spikes in blood glucose ... Such blood sugar peaks stimulate the pancreas to pump out more insulin.

Initially, eating large quantities of fibre may cause bloating, but this should subside in a few weeks. It is best to increase amounts gradually.

The Benefits of Eating Fibre

*Combats constipation
*The most undisputed advantage of insoluble fibre is its ability to soften and expand stool volume, speeding up fecal transit and elimination.
*Commercial preparations (such as psyllium (Metamucil)) are effective stool bulkers.

*Improves diabetic control ~Soluble fibre~ can help regulate blood sugar swings and by lowering serum cholesterol, protect against heart disease.

*Combats hypoglycaemia ~Excess blood fats are possibly reduced by soluble fibres

*Heart health ~May improve by diets rich in fibre, through its cholesterol lowering effects.

*Possible protection against cancer ~In the bowel, bacteria converts fibre into short chain fatty acids, which provide energy for the body and may help protect against cancer.

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HTH someone!

Hey, thanks for the inf0-pretty impressive!

Thanks...was just looking into this recently...