Nutritional fibres

Nutritional fibres can be divided into water-dissolvable and non-dissolvable ones. Both types have a different working process. Our food contains mostly a combination of both kinds.

Dissolvable fibres

These are mainly to be found in fruit, vegetables and pulses. They have a positive influence on our bowel movements. In the large intestine, these fibres will be processed by bacteria, which help to keep the stools smooth and voluminous. In case of diarrhoea, these fibres will prevent the stools from becoming too thin.

These kinds of fibres also have a positive influence on our cholesterol level. And moreover, they help to decrease the blood glucose level, which is important for diabetics.

Mainly to be found in wholemeal products, especially in wheat. These kinds of fibres attract and retain water in the intestinal canal.
This will make the stools smooth and enables them to pass the alimentary canal without any problems.

Sources of dissolvable fibres

• oat meal
• nuts and seeds
• oat bran
• vegetables
• dried peas
• lentils
• beans
• blueberries
• apples
• pears
• strawberries

Sources of non-dissolvable fibres

• wholewheat bread
• couscous
• barley
• muesli
• brown rice
• wheat bran
• seeds
• carrots
• cucumbers
• tomatoes
• courgette
• celery

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