Fruits and vegetables contain dietary fiber that can improve almost anyone’s health. If you
have — or are at risk for — certain medical conditions, a high-fiber eating plan can be very
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High-Fiber Eating Plan
What is dietary fiber?
Dietary fiber is the part of foods your body can’t
digest. Other parts of your food, such as fats, proteins,
and carbohydrates, are broken down and absorbed.
Fiber passes through your body mostly unchanged.
It doesn’t provide calories or vitamins. But it does
provide a lot of health benefits.
Fiber falls into 2 categories:
1 Soluble fiber dissolves in water and is found in
oats, peas, beans, barley, and many fruits.
2 Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water and is
found in whole-grain products, bran, nuts, and
many vegetables.
All plant foods contain both types of fiber, some more
of one type than the other. For the most benefit, eat a
wide variety of high-fiber foods.