What is Dietary Fiber?
What is dietary fiber?
Fiber is the indigestible part of plant foods such as fruits,
vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. There is no fiber in
animal products such as milk, eggs, meat, poultry, and fish.
Although fiber is not digested, it is beneficial for its ability
to act like an internal brush getting rid of bad stuff in the
body.
Fiber:
•Slows
the absorption of sugar in the body
•Supports
colorectal healthy by keeping bowel movements regular
•Helps
rid unwanted cholesterol from the body
•Helpsmaintain a healthy body weight by keeping you feeling full and satisfied longer
•Feeds
our healthy gut bacteria
Types of Fiber:
There is no need to track the types of fiber you eat, both
are important and should be include in your daily diet!
Soluble : Dissolves in water & forms a
gel like product .
•Apples
•Barely
•Beans
•Carrots
•Citrus fruit
•Oats
Insoluble : Does not dissolve in water.
•Beans
•Nuts
•Wheat bran
•Whole
wheat flour
•Vegetables
•Berries
Aids digestion, lowers cholesterol, blood
sugar levels & increases healthy gut
bacteria.
This form of fiber stimulates bowel
movements, helps body process waste
better & prevents constipation.