Question:
Insoluble and Soluble Fiber

What is the difference between insoluble and soluble fiber? Which one is better for us?    — Nan G. (posted on September 24, 2003)

September 25, 2003
I'm not 100% on this, but being that no one else has answered, I'll give it a try. Insoluble fiber is fiber that does not take on anyything on the way through the digestive track. Actually, it has a 'cleansing' effect. A good example is corn. Soluble fiber is fiber that takes in liquid, or can have other things 'glom' onto it, on the way though. A good example would be rice/pasta. Both types are still 'fiber'...but insoluble is by far the better choice. Hope that helps...or is correct...or something!
   — eaamc

September 25, 2003
Andrea, you did a great job explaining that!! You are absolutely right. I just love your technical terms. Hee, hee. hugs.
   — Karen M.