Russian nutritionist, Dr. Yelena Solomatina, indicated that foods improve not only the physical condition of a person, but also his psychological state.
The expert points out that dietary fiber is “fodder” for the beneficial bacteria present in the human digestive system. Therefore, the inclusion of dietary fiber in the diet is necessary for all organs and systems of the body to function normally, as well as to maintain mental health.
She says: “A person needs dietary fiber, because it is “fodder” for the beneficial bacteria present in the gut microbiome. These bacteria do a lot for the health of the body, and help us to strengthen the immune system and psychological state and positively affect the process of digestion and survival. The results of studies have shown Studies on the relationship between cardiovascular disease and dietary fiber intake show that fiber is essential, and the same is true for mental illnesses.
And she adds: The body can obtain the necessary amount of dietary fiber per day from eating 400-500 grams of fruits and vegetables, and the best is vegetables because fruits contain sugar. The ideal choice is non-starchy green vegetables. You can also get fiber from eating whole grain bread.
