This article was in my morning feed. Sharing because I know people have asked about the difference between the types of fibers and how they affects us during healing and in rebuilding the gut.

👉 “Soluble fiber binds to water in your digestive tract, forming a thick, gel-like consistency as it moves through your body.”

👉 “This type of fiber is also fermented by the beneficial bacteria in your gut, resulting in the production of short-chain fatty acids.”

👉 “Insoluble fiber, on the other hand, is a type of fiber that doesn’t absorb water and passes through your digestive tract mostly intact. Unlike soluble fiber, insoluble fiber isn’t easily fermented by the bacteria in your gut.”

➡️ “Incorporating more foods that contain a higher amount of soluble fiber into your diet is a great way to promote regularity, reduce diarrhea, and improve your digestive health.”

➡️ Some of the top sources of soluble fiber include:

🍌 Fruits: bananas, oranges, pears, grapefruit, blueberries, figs
🥦 Vegetables: broccoli, avocado, carrots, eggplant, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts
🌱 Legumes: kidney beans, lima beans, Great Northern beans, chickpeas
🍞 Whole grains: oats, barley, quinoa
🌱 Seeds: chia seeds, flaxseeds, psyllium seeds