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Dietary fiber includes all food substances that our digestive enzymes cannot break down and utilize as energy. The health benefits of both soluble and insoluble fiber have been well documented. While the body may extract and use some of the nutrients contained in fiber, its primary purpose is to help the bowels function efficiently. The basic fiber structure passes through the digestive tract to flush the intestines and give more bulk to the stool. Soluble fiber may be found in oats, pectin, guar, barley, beans and sea vegetables. Soluble fiber is characteristically sticky and meshes with water to form gels. In addition, soluble fiber helps maintain normal cholesterol to manufacture even more bile salts. Insoluble fibers are typically found in wheat bran, whole grains, skins of fruits and vegetables, and nuts.
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| Description | Dietary fiber includes all food substances that our digestive enzymes cannot break down and utilize as energy. The health benefits of both soluble and insoluble fiber have been well documented. While the body may extract and use some of the nutrients contained in fiber, its primary purpose is to help the bowels function efficiently. The basic fiber structure passes through the digestive tract to flush the intestines and give more bulk to the stool. Soluble fiber may be found in oats, pectin, guar, barley, beans and sea vegetables. Soluble fiber is characteristically sticky and meshes with water to form gels. In addition, soluble fiber helps maintain normal cholesterol to manufacture even more bile salts. Insoluble fibers are typically found in wheat bran, whole grains, skins of fruits and vegetables, and nuts. |
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