Two African cities are among the Top 10 most expensive cities: Luanda, capital of Angola, is No. 2 this year, after topping the list a year ago, and NâDjamena, Chad, is No. 8.
The gel binds with cholesterol and bile acids in the small intestine and eliminates them from the body. Common foods that are known to have soluble fiber in them are oat bran, seeds, nuts, beans, peas, and various fruits and other vegetables. Some types of soluble fiber can help lower LDL (bad) blood cholesterol as well.
1 Oats and oat bran, nuts, legumes, peas, and some fruits and vegetables such as dried plums, apples and carrots all provide soluble fiber. 2  Insoluble fiber does not mix with water but adds bulk to stool and helps move food through the digestive system.