Insoluble Fiber and Your Weight Management

What is Insoluble Fiber? Insoluble Fiber is the coarse, chewy part of a plant that does not dissolve in water. It forms a plant's structure and can be found in the outside tissue such as fruit skins, stringy vegetables and crunchy whole grains.

Insoluble fiber passes through the body largely intact. It soaks up water like a sponge, adding bulk and softness to the stool. This not only prevents constipation, but also speeds the rate at which food goes through your system. According to the findings from the American Journal of clinical Nutrition, 2003, vol.78, no.5, diets that are rich in insoluble whole grains help people lose weight and keep it off.

For your information, foods that contain the most insoluble fiber include cabbage, carrots, cauliflowers, apple skin, whole wheat bread and other whole grains.