Dietary Insoluble Fiber - anti-carcinogen

Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water or during digestion and consists of cellulose, hemi cellulose, and lignin. Cellulose is extremely strong, giving plants their firm and solid structure. This type of fiber is extremely beneficial to your health. Since your body's enzymes do not breakdown this fiber, like it does food, it remains in tack as it travels through your intestines and colon.

Hemicellulose gives plants their flexibility and their plastic properties, whereas, lignans give plants their wood like strength.

Dietary insoluble fiber helps fecal matter travel faster through the small intestine, colon, and rectum. It provides bulk and weight to your fecal matter. It makes your stools larger, softer, and stimulates peristaltic movement as it moves through your colon.

Insoluble fiber, like soluble fiber, slows down digestion. It also slows down absorption of protein, starch and fat and has the ability to inhibit the action of digestive enzymes. It also prevents the re-absorption of estrogen, cholesterol, and toxins.

Insoluble fibers are found in vegetables, wheat, and wheat bran. This type of fiber is considered an anti-carcinogen and a digestive aid. It is credited with preventing colon cancer and many other colon diseases.

Sources of Insoluble Fiber
Bananas
Broccoli
Brown rice
Brussels sprouts
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Corn
Lentils
Potatoes
Spinach wheat germ
Whole wheat bread
Whole wheat crackers


Other sources of foods rich in soluble AND insoluble fiber are:

Oranges, grapefruit, nectarines, peaches, tangerines, apples, berries, apricots, bananas, figs, prunes

Zucchini, turnips, okra, cabbage, peas, sweet potatoes
Carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, corn, eggplant, okra, Zucchini, greens

Barley, chickpeas, split peas, pinto beans, kidney beans, navy beans, potatoes