We started this series because everyone knows we all need to eat more fiber, but we wanted to understand why it is so good for you and what the difference is between the fibers we see on food labels. This is what we found out about soluble fiber...
Soluble fiber can not be digested by the body. Instead, soluble fibers dissolve in water in your stomach, forming a gel that passes through your body virtually intact.
(This gel that is formed is the best medicine for the prevention and relief of diarrhea and constipation.)
Some health benefits:
Soluable fiber slows down the digestion process and delays the emptying of your stomach making you feel fuller, longer. This delay effects blood sugar levels, having a beneficial effect on insulin sensitivity, which may help control diabetes. Soluble fibers can also help lower your bad cholesterol by interfering with the absorption of dietary cholesterol.
Sources of soluble fiber: oat cereal, oatmeal, apples, oranges, pears, oat bran, strawberries, nuts, lentils, flaxseeds, beans, dried peas, blueberries, psyllium husk, cucumbers, celery, and carrots.
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