Growing Significance of High Fiber Diet in the Prevention of Some Chronic Diseases

Abstract

The unhealthy lifestyle can result in the development of chronic diseases, and the bad lifestyle affects the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system or other organ systems. Chronic diseases have been encountered throughout the world. The healthy eating (70%), and exercise (30%) are the part of a proper lifestyle. The daily intake fiber is recommended as part of a healthy diet. Consuming a varied high-fiber diet means that one is getting ample of vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains. Fibers are indigestible plant polysaccharides that can be water-soluble or water-insoluble. The oats and barley are good sources of water-soluble fiber whereas whole-meal grains and whole-meal breads are significant sources of water-insoluble fiber. Cereals, fruits, and vegetables are important sources of fibers. A high fiber diet contains about 40 grams of fiber and it can reduce the development of chronic diseases, such as tumors, intestinal complaints, metabolic disorders (high cholesterol level, diabetes, and obesity), and cardiovascular problems. In addition, fiber supplementation can be used as part of nutrition therapy. The manuscript focuses on the characteristics of a high fiber diet. It is hoped that our manuscript will contribute to the expansion of knowledge in the scientific society, and also provide advice to protect their health.