What Do You Know About Dietary Fiber?
You hear a lot about fiber and why you need it. But what is it? Fiber is a term applied to
carbohydrates that cannot be digested. It is found in all plants that are eaten for food.
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this important part of your diet by taking this quiz, based on information from Harvard School of Public Health.
2. The other type of fiber is insoluble fiber. What happens to insoluble fiber when you eat it?
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Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water. Sources of insoluble fiber include whole grains, such as barley, couscous, whole wheat breads, brown rice, and bulgur; whole-grain breakfast cereals; wheat bran, seeds, carrots, cucumber, zucchini, celery, and tomatoes.
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