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Why take a fibre supplement?
Fibre is an essential part of a healthy diet. developing conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, diverticular disease and constipation. Fun fact: constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaint in North America! As an added bonus, fibre can aid a weight loss regimen by helping you feel fuller, which makes it easier to reduce your caloric intake. While whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables are a great start, they can pack a sugar and carb-filled punch! With no absorbable calories per teaspoon, pür element fibre is a great calorie-reduced way to get the fibre you need. Yes, we know, you hear about fibre all the time, but what is it exactly? Time for a science lesson: Basically, the term fibre refers to the carbohydrates that our bodies can’t digest. What is inulin? we’re glad you asked. Inulins are a group of naturally occurring oligosaccharides (several simple sugars linked together) produced in the roots of many plants. These plants include onions, garlic, and the chicory root. Studies have shown that inulin breaks down in the body, forming a gel-like substance in which materials related to high cholesterol are trapped and then passed out of the body. What else is so great about it? Many fibre supplements turn into a gloopy mess as soon as you add liquid; taking them is like drinking slime. It’s the sort of thing you might be dared to do on reality TV, only there’s no million dollar prize at the bottom of the glass. Pür element dissolves instantly; it’s odourless, tasteless and invisible with no scary slime. Try this – take two glasses of water and add pür element fibre into one. you won’t be able to tell the difference! Sprinkle it on food or mix it into any liquid. Mix it into beer! Sprinkle it onto ice cream! Not that we’re actually advocating these food choices, but the point is that adding pür element to your meals can make them better for you. What’s not to love?
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