What is dietary fiber?
Ok, let’s get the boring stuff out of the way. Dictionary.com defines dietary fiber as Coarse, indigestible plant matter, consisting primarily of polysaccharides, that when eaten stimulates intestinal peristalsis.* Of course, this may not mean anything to a lot of you, but it can best be defined as indigestible plant foods (fruits, vegetables, etc.) that move through our digestive system that absorb water making it easier for us to…well…poop! Most of you visiting NeedFiber.com are probably not interested in the scientific definition of fiber, but rather in the necessity and benefits of fiber. Next up: Soluble vs. Insoluble fiber.
*Source:
American Psychological Association (APA):
dietary fiber. (n.d.). The American Heritage® Stedman’s Medical Dictionary. Retrieved March 04, 2008, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/dietary fiber
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March 02 2008 11:27 pm | Definitions