dietary fiber

Dietary fiber is a carbohydrate but cannot be digested by our body.
It helps in our digestion process.
There are soluble and insoluble fiber.
These fiber helps in maintaining our health.

Insoluble Fiber

	Functions of Insoluble Fiber
	move bulk through the intestines control and balance the pH (acidity) in the intestines
	Benefits of Insoluble Fiber
	promote regular bowel movement and prevent constipation remove toxic waste through colon in less time help prevent colon cancer by keeping an optimal pH in intestines to prevent microbes from producing cancerous substances
	Food Sources of Insoluble Fiber
	Vegetables such as green beans and dark green leafy vegetables Fruit skins and root vegetable skins Whole-wheat products Wheat bran Corn bran Seeds & Nuts

Soluble Fiber

	Functions of Soluble Fiber
	bind with fatty acids prolong stomach emptying time so that sugar is released and absorbed more slowly
	Benefits of Soluble Fiber
	lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (the Bad cholesterol) therefore reducing the risk of heart disease regulate blood sugar for people with diabetes
	Food Sources of Soluble Fiber
	Oat/Oat bran Dried beans and peas Nuts Barley Flax seed Fruits such as oranges and apples Vegetables such as carrots Psyllium husk

source: http://www.healthcastle.com/fiber-solubleinsoluble.shtml

moderation is the key of healthy body. less fiber can lead to constipation, but if we excess in fiber, it also may lead to constipation.