Question 1

at what ratio should soluble and insoluble fibers be eaten?

Accepted Answer

Varies: This depends on what you are trying to achieve.  In general insoluble fiber is taken to bulk and hopefully soften your stool if a tendency to get constipated is the reason you take it. There is no real therapeutic role for soluble fiber that I know of even though it can't hurt. It is assumed that the carb is less rapidly absorbed leading to a lower blood glucose level.

Question 2

r carrots high in soluble or insoluble fiber?

Accepted Answer

Carrots: They are simple sugars. So not much fiber at all.

Question 3

how are soluble and insoluble fiber different?

Accepted Answer

Differ properties: Both are in diet. Sol dissolves in water- pectin in apples, jelly, gums in oatmeal, oat bran,  insol doesn't- wheat bran.  Both increase stool bulk (different mechanisms), shorten transit time in bowel, help  constipation.  Sol can bind dietary cholesterol, help lower blood levels  chol.  Both can bind h2o in bowel, make less watery stool in diarrhea.  Both can cause gas, bloat, cramps in xs.

Question 4

should a person with prediabetes consume soluble or insoluble fiber?

Accepted Answer

Both: Soluable fiber helps with lowering cholesterol, insoluble helps with passing normal stools.  These are both laudable goals... So eat it all.  Oatmeal and almonds have both, so enjoy.

Question 5

would eating mainly soluble fiber and no insoluble cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

It can: certainly CONTRIBUTE to constipation however the large bowel is perfectly capable of REABSORBING the WATER from the soluble (dissolved) FIBER THUS.....stool!

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 6

which foods contain the soluble fiber that is gud for ibs-d?

Accepted Answer

Lots: grains, e.g. oats, beans,pulses, legumes, e.g. lentils, fruits, e.g.apples,pears (flesh, not skin- but that fiber is ok too)

Question 7

what kind of fiber soluble or insoluble prevents colon cancer in males?

Accepted Answer

Both: Soluble fibre attracts water and helps keep stool soft. Insoluble fibre makes stool bulky and shortens transit time and helps evacuation. Both are good for different reasons.

Question 8

is soluble fiber the same as dietary fiber?

Accepted Answer

A form of, not same: There are many forms of dietary fiber, including cellulose, hemicellulose, gums, mucilages, pectins, etc.
Soluble fiber is a type of dietary fiber that dissolves in water (think oatmeal, oatbran).
Insoluble fiber doesn't dissolve in water (think wheat bran).
They have different chemical and biologic actions.

Question 9

what is the required daily intake of soluble and insoluble fiber?

Accepted Answer

About 25grams: 25 grams if you eat a good fiber cereal in morning you will get about 5 grams.  Just a good healthy diet with fda recommended fruits and vegetables is sufficient for most would not spend a lot of money on supplements without good diet changes first.

Question 10

what are the best sources of low sugar, low carb soluble fiber?

Accepted Answer

Good selection: best sources of soluble fiber are;

All types of beans

Split pea

Pea,artichoke, brussel sprouts 7 broccoli

Lentils

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