Fiber: The conductor of the digestive tract

Dietary fiber is a very important component of nutrition.
There are a number of reasons why we need to consume this “roughage”. Fiber is
the part of plant type foods that our body does not digest or absorb. The body
doesn’t break it down once eaten, rather it passes through our digestive
system. It is most commonly found in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole
grains. Generally, processed foods contain low amounts of fiber, explaining the
high prevalence of inadequate dietary fiber intake.

There are 2 types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Once the
fiber reaches the colon, these types differ in their performances.

1. Soluble fiber: Sources include …read more