Fiber is only found in plant foods. That's why vegetarians, and especially vegans, often have a high fiber intake – which is a good thing.
Fiber provides many benefits, including cancer prevention, lower rates of heart disease, diabetes and obesity.
There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. It's best to have both kinds in your diet, but most foods contain both kinds, so it's easy to do. Fiber type isn't noted on food labels or recommendations, so just eat from both...
Published on July 03, 2010 11:09