What is the Function of Dietary Fiber in the Body
Dietary fiber is the substance that is found in plants and is the indigestible portion that cannot be broken down by the body. Sometimes called roughage or bulk, dietary fiber can be either soluble or insoluble and includes substances such as; cellulose, dextrin, inulin, lignin, waxes, chitins, pectin and beta-glucans. Some common sources of dietary fiber are foods such as legumes, wholegrain cereals (such as barley, wheat and oats), plums, berries, bananas, broccoli, carrots, sweet potato, onions, flaxseeds, almonds, seeds and many more.