Lehigh Valley Zoo. The Lehigh Valley Zoo is a 29-acre (11.7 ha) zoo located in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, United States, inside the 1,100-acre (445 ha) Trexler Nature Preserve. The zoo is open year round. The Lehigh Valley Zoo has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since March 2006.
soluble fiber. Any dietary fiber that dissolves in water. Soluble fiber is metabolized by bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract into short chain fatty acids, which in turn nourish commensal bacteria in the gut.Examples include most fruit and vegetable fibers, e.g., pectins, barley, cereal grains, cornmeal, and oats.ny dietary fiber that dissolves in water. Soluble fiber is metabolized by bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract into short chain fatty acids, which in turn nourish commensal bacteria in the gut.
This type of fiber is made up of pectins, gums, and mucilages. Marie Boyle notes that, because it reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood, soluble fiber can reduce the risks of heart and artery disease and atherosclerosis. When consumed in large amounts, soluble fiber also slows glucose absorption from the small intestine, which can be helpful in treating diabetes.