WHAT IS FIBER?
There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in water; slows digestion; and is easy for the bacteria in your gut to ferment. Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water; speeds digestion; and is not fermented by the gut’s bacteria.
WHERE IS FIBER FOUND?
Most plant foods contain a combination of soluble and insoluble fiber. Foods high in soluble fiber are found in oats, barley, beans, peas, apples, pears, citrus fruits, chia seeds, and psyllium. Foods high in insoluble fiber are found in the outer shell and skin of seeds, nuts, legumes, whole grains, fruits, and
vegetables.
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