Wednesday, February, 15, 2012

Dietary Fiber

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Dietary fiber (also know as "roughage" or "bulk") is the part of the food that is indigestible. Found only in plant foods, it moves largely unaltered through the stomach and small intestine and into the colon.

There are two types of dietary fiber: insoluble and soluble.

Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water and travels through the small intestines quickly. Wheat bran, whole grains breads and cereals, as well as the skins of many fruits and vegetables are considered insoluble.

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