What Does Soluble Fiber Mean?
Soluble fiber means that the fiber dissolves in water and forms a jelly-like paste with other foods in the intestine. This feature is very important, as we’ll see, because it reduces the amount of cholesterol circulating in the blood. Soluble fiber not only lowers LDL cholesterol, the “bad” guy, but also raises HDL cholesterol, the “good” guy. Insoluble fiber does not have any effect on cholesterol but it’s very beneficial for our whole body because it acts as a natural laxative and removes toxic waste by promoting regular bowel movement. Let’s take a look now at how soluble fiber lowers cholesterol.
