Benefits of fiber

What are dietary fibers?

Dietary fiber is a carbohydrate found in plant products that human digestive enzymes do not break down. It is necessary for smooth digestion and a feeling of fullness. It is found in whole grain products, vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and seeds

 

Why are fibers important? 

Fiber is an important part of daily nutrition. It is necessary for normal intestinal function, and a diet rich in naturally fiber-rich foods is also associated with a lower risk of certain chronic diseases.

An adult needs about 25 g of dietary fiber per day  to maintain normal bowel function and an appropriate body weight. 

The World Health Organization recommends that people over 10 years old get at least 25 g of naturally occurring fiber in the diet daily.

 

How to get fiber?

Fibers are not a single substance – there are various types, both soluble and insoluble, and they perform different functions in the body.

Therefore, it is best to obtain them from various sources: whole grain products, vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and seeds.

The European Food Safety Board (ESFA) has confirmed that rye fiber contributes to smooth intestinal function. 

 

How do you know how much fiber a food product contains?

Look for this information on the product label. 

ESFA has established that:

Source of fiber – if the product contains at least 3 g of fiber per 100 g 

High in dietary fiber – at least 6 g per 100 g

Fiber content in Vilnius bread products

These breads contain a lot of fiber: 

"Beata's" whole grain unleavened bread, Grandma's black rye bread with sunflower seeds , Grandma's dark, Agota's dark, Agota's Gourmet with malt, portioned breads Toste golden Bite, Toste's whole grain, Toste's berry boost,   Agota's whole grain with seeds, Urtė's sandwich bread with grain, Vilnius dark, while  portioned rye bread Toast contains 83% rye and Rugelis  – as much as 11 g / 100 g of fiber.  

 

These breads are a source of dietary fiber.

A source of dietary fiber – at least 3 g of fiber per 100 grams – is found in any "Vilniaus duona" rye bread and all our wheat breads and loaves, toasted breads , and portion-sized breads.   

 

 

 

 

You can find the assortment of "Vilniaus Duona" in most supermarkets and e-shops


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