Soluble fiber and non-soluble fiber??

ShunkyDave

Does anyone know what the difference is, and should it matter which one I'm ingesting?

sharoniballoni

Both are important. Here's some info I found:


Insoluble Fiber

Functions of Insoluble Fiber
-move bulk through the intestines
-control and balance the pH (acidity) in the intestines

Benefits of Insoluble Fiber
-promote regular bowel movement and prevent constipation
-remove toxic waste through colon in less time
-help prevent colon cancer by keeping an optimal pH in intestines to prevent microbes from producing cancerous substances

Food Sources of Insoluble Fiber
-Vegetables such as green beans and dark green leafy vegetables
-Fruit skins and root vegetable skins
-Whole-wheat products
-Wheat bran
-Corn bran
-Seeds & Nuts

Soluble Fiber

Functions of Soluble Fiber
-bind with fatty acids
-prolong stomach emptying time so that sugar is released and absorbed more slowly

Benefits of Soluble Fiber
-lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (the Bad cholesterol) therefore reducing the risk of heart disease
-regulate blood sugar for people with diabetes

Food Sources of Soluble Fiber
-Oat/Oat bran
-Dried beans and peas
-Nuts
-Barley
-Flax seed
-Fruits such as oranges and apples
-Vegetables such as carrots
-Psyllium husk

ShunkyDave

Thank you!

rileyrover

Does the premium allow a breakdown between soluble and insoluble fiber?

lynn_glenmont

rileyrover wrote: »

Does the premium allow a breakdown between soluble and insoluble fiber?

Premium uses the same database as the free version. So far as I now, the database records (food entries) don't have fields for soluble and insoluble fiber, so there's no information for premium to break down.

AnnPT77

rileyrover wrote: »

Does the premium allow a breakdown between soluble and insoluble fiber?

No. The food database in premium is exactly the same as in free MFP.