One of New York Times bestselling author Brenda Watson discusses in her latest book; The Fiber35 Diet, that with little adjustment we can improve our general health, feel good, and live well. In her book she talked consuming 35 grams of fiber per day, which is in line with statistical recommendations coming from the National Institutes of Health and the Surgeon General. According to the Institute of Medicine, the recommended intake for total fiber for …show more content…
Fiber is often classified into two categories: those that don't dissolve in water (insoluble fiber) and those that do (soluble fiber). Insoluble fiber is the type of fiber promotes the movement of material through your digestive system and increases stool bulk, so it can be of benefit to those who struggle with constipation or irregular stools. Whole-wheat flour, wheat bran, nuts and many vegetables are good sources of insoluble fiber. The second type is called Soluble fiber. This type of fiber dissolves in water to form a gel-like material. It can help lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels. You can find generous quantities of soluble fiber in oats, peas, beans, apples, citrus fruits, carrots, barley and