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Saturday, December 26, 2009

Bodybuilding Tips, Eat Extra Fiber

By Ricardo d Argence

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.

Fiber's most known benefit is its ability to promote regular bowel movements. Why is it very important to bodybuilders? Animal meat such as chicken and beef provide one of the main sources of this protein.

If meat stays in the digestive track to long, toxins can produce and case health consequences. It is important to consume an adequate amount of fiber each day. By doing this you are ensuring that foods are breaking down normally throughout 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 allows a rise in the natural production of very potent anabolic hormone without the increased intake of simple carbohydrates. For maximum benefits, you should try to eat about 25-35 grams daily. - 17274

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