Fiber - Test your Knowledge

What do you know about fiber?  Let’s find out.

1. Where do you get fiber from?
   1. Meat sources
   2. Pizza
   3. Plants sources
   4. All of the above
2. What are the categories of fiber?
   1. Voluble, Inviolable 
   2. Soluble, Insoluble
   3. Meat, potatoes, desert
   4. All of the above
3. What are the benefits of fiber?
   1. Lowers cholesterol and regulates blood sugar
   2. Reduces risk of some cancers and heart disease
   3. Assists in weight loss
   4. All of the above

#1 - Where do you get fiber from?
The answer is 3 – plant source.  Fiber comes fruits, vegetables and grains.  The less processed they are the more fiber they contain.  For example, a medium orange has 3 grams of fiber compared to pulp free orange juice that has zero grams of fiber.
If you got this wrong, don’t feel bad.  In a recent survey 65% of the people polled thought meat was a source of fiber.  Meats do not contain fiber.  A meat recipe may have fiber, but that’s because the fiber is coming from another ingredient in the recipe, such as a grain.

#2 – What are the categories of fiber?
The answer is 2 – soluble and insoluble.  Soluble fiber is essential to the body due to its ability to lower cholesterol and regulate blood sugar. Insoluble fiber is essential in moving waste through the intestines and balancing the pH in the intestine.

#3 – What are the benefits of fiber?
The answer is 4 – all of the above.  Eating enough fiber can help prevent type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancer and heart disease. Research also suggests that consuming fiber-rich foods might boost weight loss by helping you to feel fuller longer. 

For more information on fiber, check out this short but informative link. 

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