Fiber is a part of a

plant that your body cannot

digest. There are two types
of fiber: Soluble and
Insoluble fiber.
Soluble fiber turns into a gel-like
substance in the body, which helps
digestion and may help lower cholesterol
and regulate blood sugar level.
Insoluble fiber passes through our
system unchanged. It is also known as bulk. This helps make transit time
faster which helps to prevent constipation and hemorrhoids. This fiber can
also help reduce the risk of colon cancers. Fiber can also help to keep you
fuller, longer.
Men and women require different amounts of fiber, but most Americans
on average eat less than 15 grams. Women need 21-25 grams of fiber. Men
need 30-38 grams. If you are eating a low fiber diet, it is important to slowly
increase to the recommended amounts as well as increasing the amount of
water intake. Fiber is always better from food sources versus supplement
forms! Read the Nutrition Facts Label and pick foods with more than 3 g of
fiber!
Foods high in soluble fiber are: cereals, whole grain bread, oat bran,
brown rice, nuts, seeds, legumes (like kidney beans) and barley. It is also
found in fruits & veggies!
Insoluble fiber is found in the skins of fruits and veggies but also in
whole grains!
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