Tag: insoluble fibers
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10 Vegetables and 10 Fruits High in Fiber

Dietary fiber is the edible part of plant foods that cannot be digested or absorbed in the small intestine and passes intact into the large intestine. Fiber is often classified, depending on its solubility, into soluble and insoluble: Soluble fiber absorbs water and forms a gel, which delays the digestion and absorption of nutrients. Soluble…
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Apple – Νutritional Value and Benefits

Apples are one of the most popular fruits in the world. Apples are rich in fiber, contain vitamin C and various antioxidants. A medium-sized apple, about 180 – 200 grams, contains: calories: 90 grams of which protein: 0.5 grams, carbohydrates: 23.5 grams (sugar: 19 grams, fiber: 4.5 grams) and fat: 0.3 grams. Carbohydrates in apples…