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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. It acts by changing the nature of the contents of the gastrointestinal tract, and by changing how other nutrients and chemicals are absorbed. Soluble fiber absorbs water to become a gelatinous, viscous substance and is fermented by bacteria in the digestive tract. Insoluble fiber has bulking action and is not fermented, although a major dietary insoluble fiber source, lignin, may alter the fate and metabolism of soluble fibers. Chemically, dietary fiber consists of non-starch polysaccharides such as arabinoxylans, cellulose and many other plant components such as resistant dextrins, inulin, lignin, waxes, chitins, pectins, beta-glucans and oligosaccharides. A novel position has been adopted by the US Department of Agriculture to include functional fibers as isolated fiber sources that may be included in the diet. The term "fiber" is somewhat of a misnomer, since many types of so-called dietary fiber are not fibers at all. Food sources of dietary fiber are often divided according to whether they provide (predominantly) soluble or insoluble fiber. Plant foods contain both types of fiber in varying degrees, according to the plant's characteristics. Advantages of consuming fiber are the production of salubrious compounds during the fermentation of soluble fiber, and insoluble fiber's ability (via its passive hydrophilic properties) to increase bulk, soften stool and shorten transit time through the intestinal tract. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Does dietary fiber cause a rise in blood sugar levels? Q. I'm a type 1 diabetic and I inject insulin before every meal depending on the amount of carbs I am eating. I have heard that I should only look at the net carbs (total carbs - dietary fiber) but I have noticed that certain things like ground flax seed which is all fiber do increase my blood sugar levels. Asked by decursus - Fri Feb 1 14:50:24 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. No, fiber by itself does not increase glucose levels because it is too complex for the body to digest (remember grandma telling you that plenty of fiber keeps you "regular"). Now when you "ground" something you are taking the fiber out of that item because you're destroying the solidity and the body will absorb it as quickly as regular glucose. If you want to keep the glucoses under control by eating high fiber foods, don't change the texture! If you eat apple sauce (without sugar added) as opposed to eating a whole apple, wouldn't you think that the "sauce" will raise your glucose levels more AND faster because you're releasing more of the "fructose"? Answered by peter_swytch - Sat Feb 2 08:00:11 2008 does anyone knows which nuts has the higest dietary fiber? Q. i am looking to increase fiber in my diet and would like to know the best nuts that are rich in dietary fiber to prevent constipation. Asked by june 1 - Sun Mar 2 14:49:16 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Nuts really aren't known for their fiber. Although out of all them brazil nuts have the most. You should also try some high fiber cereal, like Fiber One of All Bran. Along with the following foods to get your 25-30 grams of daily fiber. # Raspberries # Blackberries # Strawberries # Rye # Broccoli # Green beans # Apples with skin # Spinach # Beet greens # Kale # Collard # Swiss Chard # Turnip greens # Almonds # Brazil nuts # Peanuts # Walnuts # Cherries # Brussel Sprouts Answered by CM - Sun Mar 2 14:53:47 2008 WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIETARY FIBER AND SOLUBLE FIBER?
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