I am going to guess here that you are asking about fiber in relation to nutrition. There are two main types.
Soluble fiber
absorbs liquid, forming a gel, which can help resolve diarrhea by removing
excess fluid from the bowel. It can help lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels, too. Soluble
fiber-rich foods include strawberries, blueberries, apples, avocado, dried figs
and prunes, oranges, and mangos; veggies such as asparagus, edamame, broccoli,
green beans and peas, carrots, plus legumes, oats, barley, psyllium, and peanuts, which contain
the highest soluble fiber per serving of all nuts. Almonds, Brazil nuts, sesame
and sunflower seeds are good sources, as well. Insoluble fiber passes through the intestines largely
intact. It increases stool bulk, which can help
resolve constipation. Ancient whole grains top the list of insoluble fiber-rich
foods, along with air-popped popcorn, zucchini, broccoli, cabbage, leafy
greens, and root vegetables. It is also contained in legumes, most beans,
raspberries, unpeeled apples and grapes, walnuts, almonds, and sunflower seeds.
Some foods give you a two-for-one, because they contain both types of fiber.
For example, oats, legumes, mangoes, almonds, avocados, cucumber, celery, and
carrots. Generally, you need to eat some of each
type of fiber.
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