This chapter discusses the different classifications of fiber, including soluble versus insoluble, and fermentable versus non-fermentable. The hosts also introduce the topic of the episode, which is a masterclass on fiber and its health benefits.
Eating more fiber is great for your health? But it isn't always that simple.
This is becasue fiber is not one nutrient, but rather a group of compounds found in plant foods and not all fiber is created equally.
In this eisode we will dive further into this topic and discuss:
What fiber actaully is
The different ways that fiber types are classified
Health benefits associated with each of the fiber types
Potential circumstances where specific fibers may have a negative effect on health
Dietary fiber recommendations for better long term health