This beneficial effect is probably due to two factors: the presence of higher amounts of absorption - slowing protein in the beans, and their
high soluble fiber content.
The antioxidants, magnesium, and
soluble fiber content of oats has been shown to help reduce blood cholesterol levels, stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, and improve both digestion and metabolism!
It's moistness and
soluble fiber content lends well to gluten free baking, and it's sweetness is great for smoothies and healthy, sweet treats.
Beans are also linked with lowering LDL cholesterol levels due to
their soluble fiber content.
Until recent interest in rye berries because of their low gluten and high water -
soluble fiber content, the use of rye has been spotty in culinary history.
That being said,
the soluble fiber content is about 2.5 grams per cup (or 1.5 grams per 100 grams), which is still decent.
Studies have shown that psyllium, the seed husk of the Plantago ovata plant which is known for its amazing ability to absorb water rapidly and increase
its soluble fiber content tenfold, has even more to offer than an efficient treatment of diarrhea, constipation, hemorrhoids and irritable bowel syndrome, which are the most common uses of this gel - forming compound.
Chia seeds also have a unique ability to «gel» due to
the soluble fiber content and the fact that the outer shell is hydrophilic and has the ability to absorb over 10x their weight in liquid.
There are no important differences in starch, sugar and
soluble fiber content, and there is a qualitative diversity at the protein, arabinoxylan and fatty acid levels.
Bananas are soothing to the gastrointestinal tract due to the high
soluble fiber content.
Due to the vitamin C and
soluble fiber content, oranges and other citrus fruits have been listed by the American Diabetes as a superfood for diabetes.
But sea vegetables have extra superpowers: They boast
a soluble fiber content that rivals that of many beans.
Those fruits are high in
soluble fiber content.
This is likely due to slower absorption of sugar as a result of complex starch and
soluble fiber content.
Because of its high nutritional properties and its high
soluble fiber content, asparagus can suppress appetite and aid in overall weight loss.
The gel - like texture is due to its high
soluble fiber content, about a gram in three teaspoons.
Beans are also linked with lowering LDL cholesterol levels due to
their soluble fiber content.
What seems to have been responsible for barley's significantly greater effectiveness in reducing both glucose and insulin responses is barley's
soluble fiber content.
Also, it is one of the best foods to help lower cholesterol due to its high
soluble fiber content.
It has a high
soluble fiber content.