What is Fiber?
Dietary fiber can be found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and grains. It is often in the form of cellulose, which is the basic component of plant cell walls. Fiber provides bulk in a meal, helps slow down the rise in blood glucose after a meal and promotes healthy intestines. Choose brown or wholemeal varieties of bread, rice and pasta to increase your daily fiber intake.
Fiber is the parts of fruits and vegetables that cannot be digested. Fiber is also called bulk or roughage. Fiber is not a single substance. It is an enormous group of widely different chemical substances with varied physical properties. Fiber comes in two forms: Soluble fiber – It dissolves in water, forming a gel in the intestines. Insoluble fiber – It passes through the digestive system, absorbing water and adding bulk to stool.
