Dietary fiber is found in plant foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. There are two types of dietary fiber, soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in water, turning to a sort of gel, which allows it to collect bile, harmful toxins, or other debris which it then pulls from your body. Insoluble fiber, on the other hand, attracts water, which adds bulk to the stool and helps food pass through the intestines.
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