{"id":11134,"date":"2015-07-06T06:20:53","date_gmt":"2015-07-06T06:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/hk-blog\/why-is-fiber-important-for-your-diet-bid-4309\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T11:53:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T06:23:02","slug":"why-is-fiber-important-for-your-diet-bid-4309","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/why-is-fiber-important-for-your-diet\/bid-4309\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Fiber Important for your Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Much has been said about fiber, while it has\u00a0been touted as necessary by some, a few just passed it as an additive.\u00a0\u00a0We\u2019re here to shed some light on the topic.<\/p>\n

To understand fiber, we must understand what it is and why is dietary fiber important:<\/p>\n

1. Insoluble Fiber<\/span>:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>As the name suggests, this fiber doesn\u2019t digest anywhere. It constitutes lignin, cellulose and hemicellulose, and is typically found in wheat and veggies. It\u2019s job is to simply carry food and liquid through your system. Then why is fiber so important? Basically, it\u00a0swells up like a sponge and adds volume to our stool, making it move through you intestines faster. You have found the perfect cure for constipation.<\/p>\n

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