What is the difference between fibre and protein and how do they help the human body when consumed?

Question

And what are some foods that are rich in fibre and other foods that are rich in protein?

Answer 1

What is dietary fiber?
Dietary fiber is the term for several materials that make up the parts of plants your body can't digest. Fiber is classified as soluble or insoluble.
When eaten regularly as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, soluble fiber has been shown to help lower blood cholesterol. Oats have the highest proportion of soluble fiber of any grain. Foods high in soluble fiber include oat bran, oatmeal, beans, peas, rice bran, barley, citrus fruits, strawberries and apple pulp.
Insoluble fiber doesn't seem to help lower blood cholesterol. However, it's an important aid in normal bowel function. Foods high in insoluble fiber include whole-wheat breads, wheat cereals, wheat bran, rye, rice, barley, most other grains, cabbage, beets, carrots, Brussels sprouts, turnips, cauliflower and apple skin.
What is Protein?
PROTEINS - Highly complex nitrogenous compounds found in all animal and vegetable tissues. They are built up of amino acids and are essential for growth and repair of the body.
Proteins are the primary component of numerous body tissues. They are the main component of muscle tissue. Protein helps muscle development, increases strength, and improves athletic performance.
Proteins also make up the outer layers of hair, nails and skin.

So to recap, Proteins are for growth and repair of the body and Fiber fiber mainly helps lower cholesterol and aid in normal bowel function.

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Answer 2

protein breaks down into nucleotides which are the raw materials the cells use to form new proteins. This process is called protein synthesis. Fiber is used for transport. It helps food and waste proceed through the alimentary canal...from the mouth and through the digestive system and helps to transport waste away from the body. Many fibrous foods contain vitamins, sugars and nutrients, such as a apples, cucumbers, etc. Meats poultry and fish are protiens and fats, they are not significant forms of fiber or vitamins. Beans and vegetables are fibers and some of them, combined with carbohydrates such as rice provide some protiens, thoughdifferent and not as concentrated as animal products.

Answer 3

I'll give you a basic overview because there is an overwhelming baseof information i could flood you with, most of which is useless

Proteins are used to rebuild torn down muscle fibers, as you use muscles they are always tearing and the rebuilding process is what makes them stronger. therefore better rebuilding means better gains in muscle strength. it can be found in eggs and meats. an average hardboiled egg has 11 grams of protein. you're body needs 0.9 to 1.5 times your weight in pounds of grams of protein daily if you are looking for the most efficient results (if you way 100 pounds, intake 90-150 grams of protein a day, protein shakes are necesary for these amounts usuall..)

Fibre is helpful in your digestive system because it cannot be digested. therefore its like a broom, it goes through pushing out bad stuff and well any stuff along the proper passages. enough fiber can significantly reduce your bodies likelihood of getting colon cancer etc. it'll make you more 'regular' towards bathroom trips. best place to find it is in your greens. wheatgrass juice has a LOT of fibre in it, and chased with a slice of orange aint so bad. for getting wheat grass you'll have to stop by your local smoothie or juice place (like a jamba juice, etc)

Answer 4

Fiber is cellulose, the stuff that makes up the cell linings in plants. Any plant has fiber, but processing can take it out. Fresh fruit, raw or steamed vegetables, and whole grains are full of fiber.

Protein are combinations of amino acids. You can make your own proteins from amino acids in different plants, or you can take a shortcut and eat meat, where the previous owner of the meat has done this for you.

Protein is used to build muscles are grow bones, hair, nails, and organs.

Fiber is not used by the body, and that is why we need it. It is passed out through the intestine and helps to keep fecal matter moving. Protein, sugars, and fats convert to urine, and a diet that is low in fiber will not provide enough bulk to move stuff through the intestine. This slowness is associated with colon cancer. Animals that are supposed to only eat meat have a much lower ratio of short intestine to body length than animals that are supposed to only eat plants. Humans are somewhere in between, indicating that we are supposed to be omnivores.

In addition, the body pulls cholesterol from the blood to help lubricate the fiber, so fiber helps lower serum cholesterol.

Answer 5

Fiber is the indigestable parts of plants, good for the intestines, and blood sugar regulation. Proteins are built from amino acids and in turn build muscle.
Fruit, veg, and whole grains have fiber. Soy is the only 100% complete source of protein, and easiest to digest for most people. Eggs are next. Steak has it but is slow to digest and leaves a residue.
Take acidophilus and bifidis pills to replace bacteria needed for digestion. I have no indigestion or gas.

Answer 6

fibre is matrial that helps the body break down and process, in tern expell any food consumed by humans, and protein is a vitimam that is high in iron, helps in looseing weight, rapidly, but if not monetered very carefully can cause kidney problems or damage. HI levels of protein without proper amounts of water intake and expell can cause serious problems and possible kidney damage.

Answer 7

How about a simple answer? Fiber is the 'roughage' of a fruit or vegetable. It is usually the peel, but not always. Protein is for energy. It can come from plants (like nuts do) or animals (such as meat). Nuts can also be fiber, depending on what kind you eat and how processed they are. Hope this helps.

Answer 8

Hi Suzie,

Fiber is certain plant materials that are actually not digestable. One of the key components is a substance called cellulose. Due to the fact that our stomach and intestines do not break these materials down for absorbtion into the bloodstream they form what is called bulk and this exercises the digestive system so to speak.Fruits and vegetables are the best sources of fiber.

Proteins are chemicals that are found in both plant and animal products that are digestable. In other words, our bodies can break them down and absorb them. They are the building blocks of life and make up almost everything in our bodies. They are very heavily concentrated in muscle, but are everwhere withing us.

Answer 9

well the opinions are many

but fibre soaks up fluids and aids in digestion, fibre can also soak up protiens and take it with it out the body

fibre helps scrub the intestinal walls

protiens are many from many sources

I hear some are not good, many are

protiens can be from plants as well as animal origin

too much of anything is bad

find that balance

Answer 10

fibre and proteins are totally different...proteins are made up of amino acids while fibers are made up of long thread like structures...proteins are usually used by the body as a building block...the body uses protein as a source of energy only when carbohydrates are insufficient in amount.fibres are used for muscle development n proper digestion because they act as a grinding machine in stomach

Answer 11

Proteins are amino acids with long-chained molecules and
are found plenty in meat and poultry. They help new cells in
the body to grow and thus strengthens the body muscles.
Whereas fibres are fillers which aid digestion in the stomach
and bowel system. They are indigestible stuff which are
found highly in fruits and vegetables and are excreted through
the digestive tract.