7 fruits that improve your digestion

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) The minimum amount of fiber that we must consume daily is 25 grams.

The doctor José Rodríguez Uribe , specialist in internal medicine and educator in diabetes, indicates that fiber helps good intestinal function and improves the absorption of nutrients. A serving of fruit contributes an average of 40 calories.

Therefore in GetQoralHealth and with data from Erosky Consumer We present 7 fruits that contain more fiber to improve your digestion and meet your goal of ideal weight.

1. Raspberry, currants and blackberries. 9.4 g of fiber in 100 grams.

A study of University of Maine reveals that consuming blueberries regularly helps improve blood pressure and maintains "good" cholesterol (HDL)

2. Orange 8 gr of fiber in 100 grams.
A study published in Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology reveals that consuming in your day to day orange juice can help prevent the formation of kidney stones.

3. Granada. 3 gr of fiber in 100 grams.
According to investigations of the University of California the orange has anticarcinogenic effect, due to its content of hydrobenzoic acids, phenylpropanoids and flavones.

4. Kiwi. 3 gr of fiber in 100 grams.

A study of University Hospital of Oslo indicates that consuming 3 kiwis a day could reduce the risk of hypertension, this effect is attributed to the lutein content in this fruit.

5. Figs. 3.3 gr of fiber in 100 grams.
They have a significant amount of potassium and are low in sodium, which benefits the maintenance of muscle mass.

6. Apple 2.4 gr of fiber in 100 grams .
A study of University of Iowa demonstrates that apple skin helps reduce obesity, this due to a component called ursolic acid.

7. Strawberry 2.2 gr of fiber in 100 grams.

A study published in the interview Annals of Neurology reveals that the consumption of strawberries once or twice a week helps delay the loss of female memory.

It is important to mention that other fruits are also recommended not only for their fiber content, but also for their low sugar content to help in the control of blood glucose:


Papaya 1.9 gr of fiber in 100 grams.
Pineapple 1.2 gr of fiber in 100 grams.


Remember that to obtain the benefits of the fiber contained in fruits it is preferable to consume them with peel (those that "allow" it). Improve your digestion and feel light!


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