what is insoluble fiber?
Benefits of insoluble dietary fiber?
Food sources of dietary fiber are divided according to whether they provide insoluble
fiber or soluble fiber. Plant foods contain both
types of fiber in varying degree according to plant's characteristics.
Both soluble as well as insoluble fibers are not digested as they go through in the
digestive system. They are thrown out of the body through the stool.
What does Insoluble dietary fiber do?
is metabolically inert. It absorbs water in the digestive system. It helps
regular defecation.
It does not ferment in the colon like soluble fiber. It adds to the bulk
of the stool.
Insoluble fiber increases bulk. It helps to form a well sized stool. It alleviates
constipation.
It softens stool and shortens the transit time through the intestine.
Fiber rich plants can be eaten directly. They are also used to make supplements and are
added to foods to make them fiber rich.
It speeds up the passage of foods through the digestive system moving the bulk through
intestines.
It facilitates regularity in the bowel movement and removes toxic waste in a short time.
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