Fiber

This was in the most recent issue of “Men’s Health:”

There are two types of fiber with different functions.

Insoluble fiber is found in wheat bran, nuts and many vegetables. Its structure is thick and rough, and it won’t dissolve in water, so it zips through your digestive track and increases stool bulk.

Soluble fiber is found in oats, beans, barley and some fruits. It dissolves in water to form a gel-like material in your digestive tract.

This allows it to slow the absorption of sugar into your bloodstream. What’s more, soluble fiber, when eaten regularly, as been shown to slightly lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.