What is fiber?
Fiber is a substance that is mostly found in fruits, vegetables, and grains. Most fiber passes through your body without being digested.
There are 2 kinds of fiber. The first type of fiber is "soluble fiber" and is found in fruits, oats, barley, beans, and peas. The second type of fiber is "insoluble fiber," and is found in wheat, rye, and other grains. Both kinds of fiber that you eat are called "dietary fiber."
Why is taking fiber important?
Fiber can help to prevent constipation, hemorrhoids and diarrhea.
Getting enough fiber can also help lower your risk of getting heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
How much fiber do I need?
The recommended amount of fiber is 20 to 35 grams a day. Check out the nutrition facts on food labels to find out the dietary fiber content in your food.
What are the types of food with fiber?
Generally, cereals, fruits, vegetables contain fiber.
Foods with a lot of fiber include prunes, apples, oranges, bananas, peas, green beans, kidney beans, cooked oatmeal, almonds, peanuts, and whole-wheat bread.
What are the side effects of fiber?
When you start eating more fiber, you may have constipation, stomach bloating, colic or cramps. To prevent this, add fiber to your diet slowly.
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