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.
Fiber is commonly classified as soluble, which dissolves in water, or insoluble, which doesn't dissolve. 1  Soluble fiber. 2  This type of fiber dissolves in water to form a gel-like material.3  It can help lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels. This type of fiber dissolves in water to form a gel-like material. 2  It can help lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels. 3  Soluble fiber is found in oats, peas, beans, apples, citrus fruits, carrots, barley and psyllium.