What is dietary fiber?
Fiber is non-digestible carbohydrate found in plant foods. Soluble fiber helps control cholesterol and glucose; insoluble fiber improves bowel function.
How much fiber should I eat?
14g per 1000 kcal consumed, or 25-38g per day for adults.
Health benefits of fiber
Fiber aids satiety, regulates bowels, controls cholesterol and blood sugar, and reduces cardiovascular disease risk.