Discussions about the benefits or shortcomings of foods are always tinged with misconceptions: for example, vegetables and bread are often underestimated in their ability to provide essential fiber for our diet.
- Fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber, and have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of recurrent heart attacks and high blood pressure.
- Vegetables share the same benefits without the drawbacks of natural sugars. They are low in calories but high in fiber, making them perfect for a balanced diet and effective weight management.
- Bread perfectly meets the main dietary criteria: it helps to rebalance the intake of slow sugars, often insufficient in our modern diet, and provides the famous dietary fibers necessary to combat constipation.
Fruits are often considered to be the healthiest foods on the market, and this reputation is largely deserved. They are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber, and have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of recurrent heart attacks and high blood pressure. However, it is important to remember that they also contain a considerable amount of sugar. Although this sugar is natural, it can slow down weight loss if consumed in excess.
Vegetables: often overlooked health allies
Unlike fruits, vegetables don’t get the same love rating. Yet, they share the same benefits without the drawbacks of natural sugars. Vegetables are low in calories but high in fiber, making them perfect for a balanced diet and effective weight management. One goal this summer could be to rehabilitate vegetables by taking them out of the thankless role of “accompaniment” to the meal. With a little culinary imagination, vegetables can become stars of your plate.
Good and bad fats
Next come the oils. Some oils are classified as “good fats” because of their richness in unsaturated fatty acids, which protect our blood vessels. Among these oils, we find those based on rapeseed, soy, walnuts, grape seeds or wheat germ. Fat is part of our culinary heritage and far from eliminating it, we must know how to enjoy it intelligently. On the other hand, it is advisable to limit “bad fats”, mainly present in pork and beef.
Bread: an almost perfect food
Bread is another food that is often overlooked when it comes to weight loss. This product, envied by the entire world, saw a sharp decline in its consumption in the sixties, partly because the medical profession accused it of contributing to obesity. This decline can also be explained by the excessive industrialization of bread production. Fortunately, today, bread is gradually finding its place on the French table.
Bread perfectly meets the main criteria of dietetics. It helps to rebalance the intake of slow sugars, often insufficient in our modern diet, and provides the famous dietary fibers necessary to fight against constipation. Fibers are essential for a successful diet from beginning to end!
Ultimately, for a balanced diet and optimal health, it is crucial to get your fill of fiber. Include a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain breads in your diet. Fiber not only helps with digestive regularity, but also helps prevent cardiovascular disease and aids in weight management. Choosing foods rich in fiber will help ensure a healthy, balanced diet that is beneficial for your overall well-being.
Make these simple but effective resolutions for this summer: eat more vegetables, choose healthy oils, reintroduce whole-grain bread and enjoy the benefits of fiber. Your body will thank you!
