by
Paul
BenhaimFibre
Hemp seed is high in fibre – 36% in fact. Lots of fibre in your diet
ensures more vigorous peristalsis, reducing the time food can
ferment and damage the digestive system by means of promoting
gas, toxins and inflamed colon; a low population of undesirable
bacteria; a high population of micro-organisms; a reduction in the
amount of fat absorbed during digestion; and more bulk to help
with a steady rate of absorption. As well as hemp, flax is an
excellent source of fibre. Grind, as you would hemp, in the coffee
grinder and add to meals and juices for a true fibre boost (unlike
the ‘added fibre’ comments on the stodgy, deadening breakfast
cereals.)
Fibre is needed to make matter travelling through the
intestines bulkier, lighter and easier to move. Excellent sources of
fibre include whole hemp seed, fresh fruit, raw vegetables,
wheatbran, dried figs, oats, peas and almonds. A modern source
of fibre is seen as that contained in cereal grains. The phytic acid
contained in such fibre sources interferes with mineral absorption.
It is very simple to eliminate any problems caused by lack of fibre.
Eat a raw green leafy salad with every meal. Also, try to make a
large green leaf based salad your main meal of the day. Snacks
on raw organic fruits between meals (if necessary) or make
organic fruit a main meal. Eat less and less cooked foods and
carbohydrates (bread, rice etc.)
Ancient humans are said to have consumed more than
100 different species of fruits and vegetables over the course of
one year. Those who do manage to eat the recommended five
daily servings of fruit and vegetables often stick to the same types.
Variety is the spice of life and fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds
have been the main provider of fibre for millennia.