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Soluble vs insoluble fiber: Difference, benefits, and sources – Insider – INSIDER
Soluble and insoluble fiber are both important to keep a healthy gut and a properly functioning digestive tract. Here’s how to add each to your diet.
The difference between soluble and insoluble fiber is often confusing. Although both are important for metabolic health, the main distinction boils down to how well they dissolve in water. But that doesn’t mean one is more important than the other.
“We need both soluble and insoluble fiber in our diet,” according to Anne E. Linge, RDN, CD, CDE, Dietitian from the University of Washington Medical Center Nutrition Clinic. “Most foods supply both.”
Here’s what you should know about the differences…
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