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What is fibre?

Fibre is found in

Fibre is found in foods like vegetables and fruit, whole grain products, nuts and seeds, and legumes (dried peas, beans and lentils). Fibre can be either insoluble or soluble.

Definition

Dietary fiber or roughage is the portion of plant-derived food that cannot be completely broken down by human digestive enzymes.

Consequences

Fiber helps to eliminate stools and toxins from your body which means your colon is working efficiently. If you are constipated this means your fiber intake is too low. ... If you eat foods low in fiber, they take longer to digest, lead to irregular bowel movements, loose stools and can also cause stomach pain..