What's On Your Plate? part 6 Fiber

Dietary fiber comes from plant source and is an important part of a healthy diet. There are two types of fiber soluble and insoluble. Many plant foods contain some of both; for example, soluble fibers dissolves in water and insoluble fibers do not. Good source of soluble fiber include oats, bean, dried peas, fruits, vegetables and legumes. Wheat bran, whole grain products and vegetables are good source of insoluble fiber.
Fiber helps to keep the colon clean and cause food to go through the intestine on a timely basis. Fiber acts like a broom that sweeps the colon. Although fiber no real nutritional value its contribution to health especially the health of the colon is invaluable.
How much fiber do I need
The American Dietetic Association recommends a healthy diet include 20-35 grams of fiber a day from plant foods, including both soluble and insoluble fiber. However most of us consume only half that amount. You should do you best to get the fiber you need from the foods you eat each day.

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