What is fiber? And what are some good sources of fiber?
Fiber is the structural part of plant foods that we cannot digest. Only food from plants have fiber. There are two types of fiber: insoluble, which acts as a sweep in the digestive system, and soluble, which helps lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar. Good sources of insoluble fiber: wheat bran, whole grains, and vegetables. Good sources of soluble fiber: oat bran, barley, dried beans, apples and pears Remember, when increasing fiber, be sure to increase your intake of water.
