There are two main types of dietary fiber: soluble and insoluble. The body processes these forms in different ways, and each carries different health benefits. Dietary fiber is a complex carbohydrate ...

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate your body can't digest. We often think of fiber as the food that relieves constipation, but fiber has other health benefits as well. The two main types of dietary fiber ...

Soluble and insoluble fiber are carbohydrates that your body doesn’t digest. Soluble fiber dissolves in water to form a gel-like substance. It’s especially helpful for managing blood sugars and ...

Fiber is an important part of your daily diet. That’s especially true for people living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a gastrointestinal condition marked by stomach cramps, diarrhea, and ...

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Everyone needs fiber — and possibly more fiber than you might think. While it's best known for promoting regular bowel movements, fiber can also help control blood-sugar levels, and certain types of ...

Most people are well aware that fiber is an awesome nutrient we want to eat enough of. Fewer people know that there are two distinct types: soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. And both do a variety of ...