BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

Detailed explanation-1: -What is soluble fibre? Soluble fibre soaks up water like a sponge and helps to bulk out our poo (faeces) so it can pass through the gut more easily. It acts to slow down the rate of digestion.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dietary fiber is not a nutrient, but it is necessary to regulate digestion and appears to prevent some epidemiological diseases.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dietary fiber increases the weight and size of your stool and softens it. A bulky stool is easier to pass, decreasing your chance of constipation. If you have loose, watery stools, fiber may help to solidify the stool because it absorbs water and adds bulk to stool. Helps maintain bowel health.

Detailed explanation-4: -Viscous fibers are those that have gel-forming properties in the intestinal tract, and fermentable fibers are those that can be metabolized by colonic bacteria.

Detailed explanation-5: -Dietary fibre is a group of compounds found in plants that cannot be fully digested in our gut. Fibre-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains have been consistently shown to benefit our health and reduce our risk of disease.