Nonstarch polysaccharide and lignin that are not digested by enzymes in the small intestine. Dietary fiber typically refers to nondigestible carbohydrates from plant foods.
Category: Food element The term dietary fiber encompasses all plant compounds that cannot be ingested in our human gut. There are 2 main groups of dietary fiber (insoluble and soluble fiber), and both groups of fiber are needed for good health. The presence of fiber in the diet helps slow down the rise in blood glucose levels which occur after a meal. Soluble fibers have been shown to reduce cholesterol levels by increasingthe excretion of cholesterol in the faeces. High fiber diets have shown benefit in certain diseases (eg. cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity and gastrointestinal disorders).
is a zero-calorie substance that cannot be digested by the human body, found only in plants. Sources include fruits, vegetables, legumes (dried peas and beans), whole grains, nuts, and seeds. The recommended daily fiber intake is 20-30 grams to help keep the intestines healthy.
The indigestible, nonstarch material - such as hemicellulose, plant gums, pectins, celluloses-found in the cell walls of plants. Dietary fiber is found in a variety of plant foods, including whole grain breads and cereals, fresh fruits and vegetables, and nuts. Because dietary fiber resists digestion in the gastrointestinal tract, it accounts for a significant portion of the solid matter in bowel movements.
indigestible carbohydrate.
Nondigestible carbohydrates and lignin that are intrinsic and intact in plants.
(soluble) - Dietary Fiber has shown to benefit the cardiovascular system by decreasing blood fats.
Is divided into two general categories: water-soluble and water insoluble. Soluble fiber lowers cholesterol. Diets high in insoluble fiber appear to correlate better with protection against heart disease.
Dietary Fiber is a complex carbohydrate that can not be digested in the body. Dietary fiber comes from plant sources such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds. Fiber slows the digestion of food by the intestine and can also contribute to gut health.
Consists of both soluble (dissolves in water) and insoluble (does not dissolve in water) fiber. Diets high in dietary fiber and low in fat may have a protective effect against many chronic illnesses, including heart disease and some cancers, and may reduce LDL ("bad") cholesterol.
The indigestible parts - mostly cell walls- of plant foods. See also Insoluble fiber, Soluble fiber.
Plant food components, including plant cell walls, pectins, gums, and brans that cannot be digested.
The portion of foods that is not digested by enzymes in the small intestine, but passes through to the colon.
The part of plants in food that are not absorbed by the body.
fiber in plant foods that cannot be hydrolyzed by the digestive enzymes.
The indigestible part of plant cells. Fiber helps to regulate digestion and cleanse waste products from the intestines.
Dietary fibers are the indigestible portion of plant foods that move food through the digestive system, absorbing water. Chemically, dietary fiber consists of non-starch polysaccharides and several other plant components such as cellulose, lignin, waxes, chitins, pectins, beta-glucans, inulin and oligosaccharides.