Fiber. What is it? What are the benefits? Dietary Fibers are the parts of plant foods that our bodies can't digest or absorb. Fiber is classified into two groups: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fibers dissolve in water, form gels, and are easily digested by the colon. Insoluble fibers do not dissolve in water, form gels, and are less easily digested. Fiber Food Sources Some sources of soluble fiber...
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