soluble fiber
Gut-friendly plant material
Soluble fiber is the type of dietary fiber that dissolves in water, forming a gel-like substance during digestion.
Found in oats, beans, apples, and citrus fruits, it helps lower cholesterol and regulate blood sugar.
Contrasts with insoluble fiber, which adds bulk and promotes regularity.
- psylliumSoluble fiber from seed husks
- inulinPlant-derived soluble fiber
- oatsCereal grain for porridge
- oat branFibrous grain coating
- pectinFruit-based setting substance
beta-glucan · mucilage · barley · cholesterol reduction · legumes · alginate · weight management · prebiotic · blood sugar regulation · citrus fruits · apples · chia seeds · heart health · guar gum · digestive · flaxseeds · sticky · bran
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
- nutritionnutrients, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins
- fibercellulose, roughage, pectin, lignin, inulin
- fiber sourcesbran, oats, wheat bran, whole grains, lentils
- Fruit Nutrientsvitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin K, potassium
- digestionstomach acid, swallowing, digesting, chewing, digestion
fiber solubility
soluble fiberinsoluble fiber
Non-dissolving dietary plant matter
roughage · cellulose · wheat bran · lignin · whole grains