So, what’s the difference between soluble vs. insoluble fiber, anyway?
What Is Fiber?
Just think of a big, fiber-packed salad.
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“But just because you are volume full does not mean you are satiated.”
What Is Soluble Fiber and What Are Its Benefits?
When it enters your digestive tract, this jelly-like substance offers a few major health perks.
What Is Insoluble Fiber and What Are Its Benefits?
Unlike soluble fiber, insoluble fiber doesn’t dissolve in water, says Chan.
But that’s not the only benefit insoluble fiber has to offer.
“You’re going to have more consistent and more reliable bowel movements,” she says.
This benefit not only helps fend offconstipation, but it also can prevent uncomfy G.I.
symptoms in folks with digestive disorders such as IBS or Chron’s disease, says Chan.
Still, some foods are higher in the soluble fiber department than others, and vice versa.
Should You Plan Your Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber Intake?
If you suddenly triple your fiber intake from one day to the next, you’ll likely experience G.I.
distress, she says.
(BTW, you don’t have to give up foods to meet your fiber goals.
Don’t beat yourself up if fiber gets pushed to the back burner during a few of your meals.
