What do a sponge and broom have to do with a healthy gut?
They are like fiber in your diet.
The sponge is similar to soluble fiber:
- it absorbs water in the gut
- it slows down digestion
- it makes you feel fuller longer
Soluble fiber is found in fruit and vegetable pulp, oats, barley, legumes, sprouts, and dried fruits.
The broom is like insoluble fiber:
- it is the structural portions of plant material
- it is insoluble in water
- it acts like a broom to sweep or cleans the gut
Insoluble fibre is found in peels of fruits and vegetables; whole grain cereals, millets and nuts.
For women, aim to get 25g of fiber daily.
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