Understanding Fiber

Here’s a fun and easy way to understand soluble and insoluble fiber:

Imagine your digestive system is a cleaning crew, and fiber is its special toolkit.

Soluble Fiber:

This is like a sponge. When it meets water in your gut, it swells up and turns into a gel. This gel helps:

    •    Trap bad stuff (like cholesterol) and carry it out of your body.

    •    Slow things down, so your body absorbs nutrients gradually.

Think oats, beans, apples, and carrots – they make a smooth clean-up!

Insoluble Fiber:

This is like a broom. It doesn’t dissolve in water; instead, it sweeps through your intestines, keeping things moving along and preventing clogs (constipation).

Think whole grains, nuts, seeds, and veggies with skin – they’re your gut’s cleaning crew!

How it works:

    •    Together, soluble and insoluble fiber keep your gut healthy and happy.

    •    The sponge traps stuff and slows things down, while the broom clears it all out.