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Secret # 23: More Fiber

Fiber, found in many plant
foods, is crucial to your health.
Although we cannot digest fiber,

it is a critical part of a healthy
diet. Fiber adds bulk to your
diet, which helps you feel full,
prevents constipation, and
helps move food and waste through the intestines. Fiber is also

important in the regulation of cholesterol. One important secret to
good health is to become more aware of good sources of fiber, and
to eat more of them.

There are two types of fiber found in food: soluble and insoluble.
During digestion, soluble fiber mixes with digestive juices to create
a gel-like substance. This substance helps to keep your blood
sugar and cholesterol in check. Great sources of soluble fiber

include beans, seeds, lentils, oats, raw nuts, peas, and certain
other fruits and vegetables.

Insoluble fiber is what keeps you feeling full. It provides bulk to the
diet, and passes through the intestines unchanged. Many fruits
and vegetables, such as cabbage, apples, peas, corn, grapes,
bell peppers, and onions, contain insoluble fiber—and it’s often
concentrated in the peel or outer layers.

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