How important are fibers in our diet?
I have always known that fibers were important to our wellbeing but never knew that they played a critical role in our health until I read the article in Experience Life magazine.
Fibers affect every organ in our body from our digestive system and liver to the way our skin looks. They are the element that bind the fat and waste in our digestive system and flush them out. Without fibers toxins are being recycle in our system over and over again which in turn over load liver and gallbladder as well as many other vital organs.
Basically we need anywhere from 20 to 40 gr. of fibers a day and according to the article the average American intake between 8 to 12 gr. daily. In the last few weeks I have recorded my family fiber intake and unless you make it special focus it is very easy to go a full day with almost no fibers.
It is crucial to eat fibers during every meal to regulate the blood sugar and to facilitate the digestion of fats, keep in mind that fibers do not wait for the next meal they are used right then.
They are 3 kinds of fibers essential to our body; soluble fiber, insoluble fiber and prebiotic fiber so make sure you eat all three.
I have included the article I mentioned earlier and strongly recommend that you take a few minute to read it, it was a great eye opener for me…Enjoy and have a cup of lentils today
http://www.experiencelifemag.com/issues/april-2010/health-wellness/fiber-why-it-matters-more-than-you-think.html
About Fabienne
Born and educated in France, Fabienne Guichon-Lindholm has worked in the beauty industry for 20 years, earning a CIDESCO International diploma from the International Beauty Therapy Association, as well as a French National Diploma. Additionally, she holds numerous certifications and licenses including Thai Massage, Reiki Practitioner, Esthetician and Massage Therapist.
Lindholm’s foundation began with 13 years of spa management experience, including Mario Tricoci Salon and Spa and the Hotel Fitz Roy Relais et Chateau in France. Lindholm eventually launched Spa Source ltd., a consultancy agency for resort and day spas, responsible for developing training programs for estheticians and massage therapists. The company provided direction for Spa Shiki at The Lodge of the Four Seasons, the corporate spa of Oprah Winfrey in Chicago, as well as many others.
In 1999 Lindholm joined Decléor USA as Territory Brand Manager, responsible for developing and expanding the company’s Midwestern business, and was promoted to National Director of Education for Decléor and Carita in 2003. Lindholm was then named Director of Business Development in 2004, where she was responsible for creating training and marketing programs to further develop the Decléor and Carita brands.
Lindholm began consulting for the Elysian Hotel Spa in 2004, before being brought in full time to develop the entire spa concept in October 2007. She developed exclusive treatments, selected product lines and handled spa operations and management.
A recognized leader in the spa industry, Lindholm has presented numerous guest lectures to The International Congress of Esthetics. She has also written articles for several publications, including for Conde Nast, Lucky, Marie Claire and many professional spa magazines. In addition, Lindholm is on the Soma Institute Advisory Board, and a Co-Chair for the ISPA (International Spa Association) “Speaker task force” to choose the speakers for their annual conference.
Ms. Guichon-Lindholm’s wellness philosophy has been shaped by her extensive travel throughout Southeast Asia, Europe and North America, and her exploration and fascination with each culture. Her unique and creative approach to solutions in the competitive spa business has helped many. She is married and lives on the edge of Chicago with her husband and two children.
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