Sugar and fiber essential for health – know the right way to include it in the diet
Samira Vishwas | October 8, 2025 2:24 AM CST


for diabetes patients fiber The importance of (fibrous food) is very high. It not only helps control blood sugar, but is also beneficial for digestion, weight control and heart health. Including fiber in the diet properly helps in improving health and controlling sugar.
Why is fiber important?
- blood sugar control
- Fiber digests food slowly, so that glucose levels do not increase suddenly.
- It helps in keeping the sugar level stable.
- digestive Health
- Fiber reduces constipation and stomach problems.
- Improves intestinal health.
- curb weight
- Fiber keeps the stomach full for a long time, which reduces hunger.
- Helps in weight loss and sugar level remains controlled.
- cardiovascular health
- Fiber reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) from the body.
- Helps reduce the risk of heart disease.
Fiber rich foods to include in your diet
- fruits and vegetables
- Apple, Pear, Orange, Carrot, Spinach, Broccoli
- Sprouted grains and pulses
- Moong, lentils, kidney beans, gram
- whole grain
- Brown Rice, Oats, Quinoa
- Nuts and Seeds
- Almonds, Walnuts, Chia Seeds, Flaxseeds
The right way to include fiber in the diet
- at every meal fruits and vegetables Consume enough.
- instead of grain whole grains Select.
- in snacks Nuts and Seeds Include.
- Drink enough water with meals so that the fiber works properly.
- Increase fiber gradually so that stomach is not upset.
Fiber is important not only for diabetes patients but for everyone’s health.
Including it in your daily diet controls blood sugar, improves digestion, controls weight and keeps the heart healthy.
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