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Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Bodybuilding Diet Plan, You Will Need More Fiber

By Ricardo d Argence

Most people understand that fiber plays an important role in the overall health and wellness of the body, but this form of carbohydrate is actually quite beneficial to bodybuilders as well. Fiber is found in the cell walls of plants and can be obtained from food sources such as fruits, vegetables, oat bran, beans, grains 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.

The problem with this is that if meat stays in the digestive tract for too long it can produce toxins that pose long-term negative health consequences. An adequate amount of fiber each day will ensure that foods are moving along smoothly through your digestive system.

An added benefit of fiber is that is slows down the rate of gastric emptying. Your stomach stays fuller longer with fiber. "Gelled" is being created in your by after eating food that contains fiber, therefore your stomach's process slows down. The nutrients you consume are mainly absorbed in the small intestine and are pumped into your bloodstream from there.

By slowing down the transfer of food to the small intestine your body will be able to extract the nutrients much more efficiently. Along with its digestive benefits, fiber has also been known to regulate blood sugar levels. This will result in a more gradual release of sugars into the bloodstream and will decrease the chances of unnecessary insulin spikes and unwanted fat storage.

This will also allow your body to increase its natural production of this powerful anabolic hormone without having to increase the consumption of simple carbohydrates. I would highly recommend that you focus on consuming around 25-35 grams of fiber each day for maximum benefits. - 17273

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