7 Warning Signs You Need to Eat More Fiber

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

High levels of cholesterol can indicate a low fiber intake. In fact, fiber boosts good cholesterol (HDL) levels and reduces triglycerides by eliminating excess cholesterol from your system.

Fiber-rich foods can also offer important heart-health benefits, including reducing inflammation and lowering blood pressure.

According to Current Atherosclerosis Reports, dietary fiber can help reduce the bad cholesterol (LDL) along with the risk of coronary heart disease.

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High Blood Sugar Levels

Diabetics who have difficulty keeping their blood sugar levels under control should particularly pay close attention to their fiber intake.

Soluble fiber, in particular, slows down the absorption of sugar from the small intestine into the bloodstream, which prevents blood sugar levels from rising quickly, thus keeping them under control.

According to Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, mildly increasing soluble fiber intake enhanced glucose and LDL cholesterol levels in healthy individuals.

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Feeling Sleepy after Meals

It’s normal to feel sleepy after devouring a large meal, but if you tend to crave post-meal naps, you should probably start eating more fiber.

Fiber actually plays an important role in maintaining balanced blood sugar levels. For instance, if you have a low-fiber meal, your blood sugar will rise more rapidly. This makes you feel tired or sluggish, which turns on your nap alarm.

According to a study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, eating more sugar and saturated fat and less fiber is linked to a low sleep quality.

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Feeling Bloated

Feeling extremely uncomfortable and bloated? Chances are, you’re not eating enough fiber or you’re indulging the wrong food combinations.

How can a lack of fiber in your diet cause bloat? Well, we previously mentioned that fiber is your gut’s dearest friend. It makes sure that food passes steadily and smoothly through your intestines as well as it regulates your digestive system.

So having a low fiber intake can negatively impact your digestion and lead to serious bloating and gas, which in turn can cause stomachaches. But be careful, an excess of fiber can also result in bloating, especially if you don’t drink enough water throughout the day.