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Fiber - Dietary
Fiber - Food Sources and functions of Soluble Fiber and Insoluble Fiber
Soluble Fiber:
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Functions: may help lower blood cholesterol by inhibiting digestion of
fat and cholesterol; helps control blood sugar in people with diabetes.
• Sources: found in peas, beans, oats, barley, some fruits and vegetables
(apples, oranges, carrots), and psyllium.
Insoluble Fiber:
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Functions: helps prevent constipation, hemorrhoids, and diverticulosis
• Sources: found in bran (wheat, oat, and rice), wheat germ, cauliflower,
green beans, potatoes, celery
Sources of fiber from highest content to lowest are highfiber grain products, nuts, legumes (kidney, navy, black and pinto beans), vegetables, fruits, and refined grain products.
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