HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Soluble fiber is found in oat bran, barley, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, peas, and some fruits and vegetables. It is also found in psyllium, a common fiber supplement. Some types of soluble fiber may help lower risk of heart disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -Soluble fiber easily dissolves in water and is broken down into a gel-like substance in the part of the gut known as the colon. Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water and is left intact as food moves through the gastrointestinal tract.

Detailed explanation-3: -What foods contain the highest amount of soluble fiber? Think oats (oatmeal and oat bran), fruits, such as apples and pears (with the skin on) and berries, beans, and legumes (lentils, black beans, chickpeas), as well as most nuts and seeds.

Detailed explanation-4: -Soluble fiber: This type of fiber dissolves in water into a gel-like substance. It’s present in oats, bananas and dried beans, as well as psyllium husk. This type of fiber is good for slowing down food passage to the small intestine, and touts benefits like lowering glucose levels and lowering blood cholesterol.