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.
It swells as it absorbs water. Some vegetables that have soluble fiber include peas, with 8.8 grams of fiber per cup, carrots, 1.7 grams each, psyllium, 16 grams per ounce, and black beans, with 10.4 grams per cup. Insoluble fiber, also called roughage, does not dissolve in the digestive tract.