Why eating fiber isn’t just for “going to the bathroom”?

🥦 Why eating fiber isn’t just for “going to the bathroom”?

For years, fiber has been seen as “that nutrient that helps you go to the bathroom.” But limiting it to that is like saying the sun is only good for tanning. Fiber is an integral ally for your health: it regulates your digestion, improves your energy, protects your heart, feeds your microbiota, and even shows on your skin.

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✨ What exactly is fiber?

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that cannot be digested or absorbed by the small intestine. It is classified into two types:

1. Soluble fiber: It dissolves in water, forming a kind of gel that slows digestion. It helps regulate blood sugar and lowers cholesterol.
2. Insoluble fiber: It doesn’t dissolve in water. It increases stool bulk and promotes bowel movements. Both are necessary. But its benefits go far beyond the bathroom.

🧠 Benefits of fiber you (maybe) didn’t know about

1. Feed your gut microbiota

Fiber is your gut bacteria’s favorite food. Soluble fiber, in particular, acts as a prebiotic, promoting the growth of good bacteria. These bacteria help:

• Produce neurotransmitters like serotonin
• Strengthen the immune system
• Reduce inflammation

📚 Fuente: Sonnenburg & Sonnenburg, Cell Metabolism, 2014

2. Improves energy and focus

When you eat fiber with carbohydrates, glucose absorption is slower and more stable. What does this mean? Fewer sugar spikes → fewer crashes → more sustained energy and greater concentration throughout the day.

📚 Source: Slavin, Nutrition, 2013

3. Helps control appetite

Fiber increases satiety, which prevents you from overeating. Especially useful if you’re trying to maintain a healthy weight or avoid cravings between meals.

📚 Source: Howarth et al., Nutrition Reviews, 2001

4. Improves cardiovascular health

Soluble fiber helps reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and improves blood pressure.

📚 Source: Brown et al., Lancet, 1999

5. It shows in your skin

A healthy microbiota (thanks to fiber) reduces chronic inflammation, which often manifests as acne, rosacea, or dull skin. If your gut is healthy, your skin reflects it.

📚 Source: Bowe & Logan, Gut Pathogens, 2011

🥣 Where can you find good fiber? At Inka Golden

Inka Golden is a 100% natural blend made with:

✔ Quinoa: a source of soluble and insoluble fiber, rich in vegetable protein and essential amino acids. Ideal for digestion and serotonin production.

✔ Tarwi (luna): an ancient legume rich in protein, fiber, and minerals such as calcium and zinc. It improves intestinal transit and provides satiety.

✔ Cocoa powder: in addition to its flavor, it provides antioxidants and stimulates intestinal health. It also improves mood.

👉 No sugar, no additives, no preservatives. Only what your body needs to function better from the inside out.

✨ Conclusion

Eating fiber is much more than a digestive issue. It’s about taking care of your energy, your skin, your microbiota, your heart… and even your mood. Incorporating fiber-rich foods, like Intikisa’s superfoods, is a simple and powerful way to improve your health every day.