Definition: Fiber is the undigestible material in the fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet. [p]
There are two kinds of fiber. [p]
[b]Soluble fiber[/b] dissolves in the intestines, making a gel-like substance that helps with the digestive process. [p]
[b]Insoluble fiber[/b] moves through the intestines virtually intact, adding bulk to stool and moving things along through the intestines.
It's recommended that people eat 25 grams of fiber a day. A fiber-rich diet also helps to lower blood glucose levels.
