why is fiber good for digestion?

[Omegachi]

is it because of the texture of fiber? or something else?

 

[OulOat]

Without fiber, your poo would be liquid. Also, your digestive tract wouldn't be as clean.

 

[Afrotech]

fiber cannot be digested by your body... therefore it scoots through you, taking other food with it. that is why it is easier to loose weight if you are taking a lot of fiber. however, since your food doesn't spend as much time in the ol' body, you do not fully recover all nutrients

 

[0roo0roo]

two kinds. one soaks up liquid..makes mass o poo. soaks up cholesterol too which is very good. other is insoluable. blah blah, easier and better u read the copy paste. and yea it makes u feel full for free which is good.

http://www.healthcastle.com/fi...solubleinsoluble.shtml

Types of Fiber: Soluble Fiber and Insoluble Fiber

Both soluble and insoluble fiber are undigested. They are therefore not absorbed into the bloodstream. Instead of being used for energy, fiber is excreted from our bodies. Soluble fiber forms a gel when mixed with liquid, while insoluble fiber does not. Insoluble fiber passes through our intestines largely intact.

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
# keep an optimal pH in intestines to prevent microbes from producing cancer substances; therefore preventing colon cancer
# Food Sources of Insoluble Fiber Whole-wheat products
# Wheat oat
# Corn bran
# Flax seed
# Vegetables such as green beans, cauliflowers and potato skins
# Fruit skins and root vegetable skins

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

 

[Spikesoldier]

so i guess a glass of metamucil every day will help people lose weight and keep cholesterol down?

 

[Eli]

WTF??? LOL

You're all fscking clueless.. except 0roo0roo.. lol

Without fiber, your poo becomes a hard brick of sh!t.. also known as constipation. Not liquid.

Hint: It should *never* be hard to pinch a loaf. You shouldn't even have to try. It should literally just slide right out.

Heh.. Most people don't get nearly enough fiber.

I kid you not, taking care of your digestive tract, more specifically.. your colon.. is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Think about it.. your digestive tract is just as important as your brain, heart or lungs. It is what you gain energy and nutrients from. You _can not_ function without proper nutrition. I'm a firm believer that nutrition is basically all that matters.

The thing is, is that everybody's genes are different, so it's almost like your diet needs to be customized to how your body works.

Of course, there are things that are pretty much universally good.. like fruits and vegetables. 😉 It's how you deal with the bad stuff, that counts I guess.