{"id":24299,"date":"2023-02-08T09:18:07","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T14:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/281-revision-v1\/les-fibres-alimentaires\/"},"modified":"2023-06-07T11:37:06","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T15:37:06","slug":"dietary-fibre","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabetes\/diabetes-management\/diet\/dietary-fibre\/","title":{"rendered":"Dietary fibre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For people with diabetes, the recommended intake of dietary fibre is higher \u2013 from 30 g to 50 g per day, with at less a third coming from soluble fibre.<\/p>\n\n\n  <section  class=\"block-accordions-group theme-block theme-block--innerblock aligndefault\" >\n        \n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69f74c1f11ba6id\" aria-controls=\"sect69f74c1f11ba6\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Benefits&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Benefits<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69f74c1f11ba6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69f74c1f11ba6id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Fibre provides diabetics with many benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It delays the absorption of&nbsp;carbohydrates, so blood&nbsp;glucose&nbsp;levels rise less after a meal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It helps reduce bad cholesterol in the blood, thereby helping to prevent&nbsp;cardiovascular&nbsp;disease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It contributes to healthy weight management due to its satiating effect (full feeling).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It stimulates the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria (prebiotic effect).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It prevents constipation by promoting bowel regularity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most Quebeckers don\u2019t get enough&nbsp;dietary fibre&nbsp;(17 grams of fibre on average, when they need from 20 g to 40 g daily).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, fibre is in all our food and is easy to incorporate into your diet if you choose the right foods.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69f74c1f11fe0id\" aria-controls=\"sect69f74c1f11fe0\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Two types of fibre&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Two types of fibre<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69f74c1f11fe0\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69f74c1f11fe0id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>There are two types of dietary fibre: insoluble and soluble. Each type of fibre plays a different role in the body. It is important to note that not all types of fibre have an impact on blood glucose (sugar) levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insoluble fibre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Insoluble fibre acts like little sponges in the intestines. By swelling up with water, it increases stool volume and helps regulate bowel function. Because it slows digestion, it helps you feel full (the satiating effect), which in turn contributes to appetite and weight control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soluble fibre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Soluble fibre forms a gel when mixed with water and can help lower the level of cholesterol in the blood. Furthermore, it acts like a filter in the intestines, slowing the absorption of carbohydrates. Note: you must eat a very large amount of soluble fibre every day to see any impact on blood glucose (sugar) control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Primary sources of fibre<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Insoluble fibre<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Soluble fibre<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Cereals and wheat bran<br>Whole-grain foods<br>Vegetables and fruit<br>Nuts and seeds<br>Legumes and pulses (kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas, etc.)<\/td><td>Psyllium and enriched cereals (e.g.: Kellogg\u2019s All-Bran Buds\u00ae)<br>Cereals and oat bran<br>Legumes and pulses<br>Fruits high in pectin (apple, orange, grapefruit, strawberrie, pear, etc.)<br>Vegetables (eggplant, okra, asparagus, green beans and green peas, Brussel sprouts, carrots, etc.)<br>BarleyFlaxseeds, chia seeds<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>New types of fibre, classified by Health Canada as \u201cnovel fibre,\u201d are also being added to many food products today. They don\u2019t have the same nutrient value as the natural fibre in food but they offer some advantages, primarily their prebiotic effect and effect on bowel regularity.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69f74c1f12461id\" aria-controls=\"sect69f74c1f12461\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Some tips to help you add fibre to your diet&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Some tips to help you add fibre to your diet<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69f74c1f12461\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69f74c1f12461id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add wheat bran, oat bran or psyllium (All-Bran Buds<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>) to your breakfast cereal, yogurt and homemade muffins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add fresh fruit, dried fruit, nuts or seeds to your breakfast cereal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat fresh fruit with its peel instead of fruit juice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep a stock of frozen vegetables and fruit so you always have them in a pinch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace half the all-purpose flour with whole-wheat flour in your cookie, muffin and cake recipes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use raw vegetables and fruit slices as snacks or with yogurt-based dips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add almonds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds or flax seeds to salads, yogurt or make a snack of them. (Note: nuts are high in fat and calories. Eat them in moderation: 1 to 2 tablespoons or 15 to 30&nbsp;ml.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorporate legumes in your diet: whole, pur\u00e9ed, in chili, as humus, in salads or and soups. Replace some of the meat in your spaghetti sauce, shepherd\u2019s pie (p\u00e2t\u00e9 chinois) and meat loaf with legumes (beans, lentils, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose whole-grain breakfast cereals and breads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try such whole grains as amaranth, oats, spelt, millet, quinoa, brown or wild rice, triticale and barley.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Increase your consumption of fibre progressively to give your digestive tract time to adapt, and don\u2019t forget to stay well hydrated all day to ensure that the fibre can do its job properly.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69f74c1f126dcid\" aria-controls=\"sect69f74c1f126dc\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;New dietary fibre&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">New dietary fibre<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69f74c1f126dc\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69f74c1f126dcid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Unlike many types of natural fibre found in foods, these new fibres do not appear to have a positive impact on blood glucose (sugar) control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever noticed these words on the ingredient list of products at the grocery store: inulin, extracted from oat hulls, polydextrose? Today, these ingredients are added as an extra source of fibre in many food products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do these new types of added fibre have the same nutrient value as fibre that is naturally present? No, apparently they do not. These new types of fibre do, however, offer several advantages, primarily their prebiotic [j1]&nbsp;effect, and their effect on bowel regularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, none seems to offer any glycemic-control benefits, contrary to the other types of fibre found naturally in foods and that have proven their efficacy in this regard. The same applies to their satiating effect and impact on&nbsp;blood cholesterol, which appears unlikely as far as we know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Health Canada recently approved these new types of&nbsp;dietary fibre&nbsp;\u2013 which it classifies as \u201cnovel fibre\u201d \u2013 some of their benefits have been called into question.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div> \n  <\/section>\n  ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For people with diabetes, the recommended intake of dietary fibre is higher \u2013 from 30 g to 50 g per day, with at less a third coming from soluble fibre.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":25626,"parent":24358,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"11148,12882,255,9836,9560,12646","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-24299","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24299","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24299"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24299\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28901,"href":"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24299\/revisions\/28901"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24358"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25626"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24299"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}