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.
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.