Soluble and Insoluble Fiber
Soluble Fiber - soluble in water
- pectins found in fruits
- gums, mucilages, some hemicelllulose
- help bind cholesterol
Insoluble Fiber - insoluble in water
- cellulose, lignin, and some hemicellulose
- “roughage”
- guards against constipation
Recommend 27-40 grams per day