Delicious food even while dieting

CEBU, Philippines - Who says you cannot eat anything delicious when you're dieting?

Gardenia provides you with delicious and healthy way to stay fit and fab through its Gardenia High Fiber Wheat Raisin Loaf which is bursting with the flavor of plump and juicy California raisins and a good source of fiber.

So, what is the real goodness found in Fiber Rich foods?

Fiber for weight control

• Fiber may have an impact on body weight in its ability to slow the movement of food through the intestines. This increases the time that foods stay in the intestines to reduce hunger feelings and overall food intake

• Fiber reduces the use of energy by transferring calorie-dense concentrated fat and sweets from the diet to be eliminated while donating little energy.

Fiber for good digestion

• Insoluble fiber stimulates the muscle of the intestines keeping their health and tone which prevents diverticulosis; a condition where the intestinal walls become weak and bulge out in places

• Insoluble fiber increases the roughage on stool making them easier to eliminate; fiber absorbs water that contributes to the bulk and softness of stool and helps prevent hemorrhoids and constipation.

• Insoluble fiber also prevents bacterial infection of the appendix (appendicitis)

Fiber for a healthy heart

• Heart disease is commonly caused by the elevation of LDL (bad cholesterol) in our blood. When the blood reaches the arteries of the heart, the cholesterol causes the fatty streaks and narrows the opening of the artery. Soluble fiber is recommended for lowering blood cholesterol levels by delaying the absorption in the digestive tract, fiber binds to the bile (a substance that combines with fat to be digested) and is excreted.

• Fiber displaces fatty, cholesterol-raising foods from the diet

• The adequate intake value of fiber for adults is 25g per day. The best sources of fiber are whole grain breads and cereals, fruits and vegetables, and dried beans and peas. These foods provide both soluble and insoluble fibers.

Diet with a good amount of high fiber food will help you achieve your Whole Health. Eat at least 2 slices of Gardenia High Fiber Wheat Raisin Loaf every day. Each serving will give you 29% of your daily fiber needs. Plus, the delicious raisins have anti-oxidants which may help protect your body against diseases. (FREEMAN)