| It has been established that foods high in soluble fiber | | | | Other benefits include: |
| promote good health particularly because this fiber | | | | Lowering of LDL cholesterol |
| binds to fatty acids and allow for the slow absorption | | | | - Regulation of blood sugar |
| of sugar. Health experts have also linked the intake | | | | - Healthier Bowel Movements |
| of fiber to decreased risk of suffering from diseases | | | | Foods With Soluble Fiber |
| such as constipation, diarrhea, heart-related illnesses | | | | The following are considered to be good sources: |
| and even cancer. | | | | |
| What is It? | | | | 1. Dried beans |
| Considered to be a fraction of the dietary fiber, | | | | 2. Peas |
| soluble fiber is actually composed of polysaccharides | | | | 3. Barley |
| not derived from starch and plant components like | | | | 4. Flax Seed |
| lignin, waxes, oligosaccharides and pectins. Unlike | | | | 5. Pysllium husk |
| insoluble fibers, it changes during passage along the | | | | 6. Oats |
| digestive tract mainly due to the action of fermenting | | | | 7. Nuts |
| bacteria. | | | | 8. Fruits such as pples and oranges |
| Benefits | | | | 9. Vegetables such as carrots |
| Because it readily dissolves in water but is not | | | | Recommended Intake of Foods |
| digested, this sort of fiber can actually absorb water | | | | With its amazing health benefits, the American |
| in the colon resulting to proper regulation of the | | | | Dietetic Association recommends consuming at least |
| smooth muscle cell contraction. For this reason, it has | | | | 25 grams of fiber daily. Recent clinical trials have also |
| always been considered to be important in the | | | | shown that certain fiber sources could reduce |
| treatment of digestive tract-related illnesses such as | | | | cholesterol levels in the blood. |
| irritable bowel syndrome. | | | | |