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.
Intact fiber, which includes both soluble and insoluble fiber, describes the nondigestible carbohydrate found in food. Soluble fiber found in beans, oats, oat bran, legumes, and some fruits and vegetables slows the rate of food and nutrient absorption by attracting water in the stomach and small intestines. This form of fiber also has been found to reduce cholesterol and control blood glucose. Insoluble fiber, found in wheat bran, nuts, fruit skins, and some vegetables, acts as a natural laxative, speeding the transit time of food through the stomach and intestines. Both soluble and insoluble fiber are important, so itâs best clients consider total grams of fiber when looking at nutrition labels.3.