- Soluble fiber forms a gel-like substance in your gut and acts as a fuel for your gut bacteria. It can help lower cholesterol, stabilize blood glucose, and help you feel more satisfied after meals. Soluble fiber is found in oats, peas, beans, apples, pears, citrus fruits, carrots, barley, avocados, sweet potatoes, legumes, nuts and psyllium.
- Insoluble fiber is the “roughage.” It can help carry toxins out of your gut for excretion. It also helps with constipation. You can find insoluble fiber in many vegetables, whole grains, millets etc. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids while eating lots of fiber to keep things moving.
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