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Dietary fiber is a complex carbohydrate. However, it is normally
discussed in a separate category due to its importance in
the human diet. Even though it is not an essential nutrient,
it is a very crucial ingredient in the diet.
Dietary fiber is part of a plant. Humans eat it but do not
digest it. There are two types fiber: soluble fiber and insoluble
fiber. Both types of fiber help to control blood sugar levels,
make you feel fuller longer, and help exercise the digestive
system.
Fiber differs from starch in the fact that it cannot be broken
down in the digestive tract. This is especially true of the
insoluble fiber. Most foods contain both types of fiber; however,
there is usually an abundance of one type, and smaller amount
of the other.
Because fiber is a part of the plant, it
can only be found in plant foods. This includes whole
grain breads and cereals, beans, fruits, and leafy green
vegetables.
Soluble Fiber
Soluble fiber helps maintain and lower blood cholesterol
levels, as well as reduces the risk of heart disease.
It is able to dissolve in water. It is known as a carb
that’s a “no-carb”. This is because
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remains undigested through the gastrointestinal tract.
Soluble fiber is found in fruit seeds, brown rice, oats,
and fruits and vegetables such as apples, pears, prunes,
citrus fruits, strawberries, bananas, most beans, broccoli,
carrots, and potatoes. |
Insoluble Fiber
Insoluble fiber keeps the bowels healthy. It does not dissolve
in water; however, it does hold large quantities of water.
It is for this reason you feel full long after you have eaten
insoluble fiber. Also, it creates bulk and moisture in stool.
The human body does not have the enzymes to break down insoluble
fiber. This is why it is sometimes referred to as the carb
that’s a “no-carb”. Insoluble fiber passes
through the system undigested. It is most often found in whole
grain and fruit skins. The most insoluble rich fiber foods
include grapes, prunes, apple skins, pear skins, berries,
celery, beets, carrots, broccoli, potato skins, and bran.
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