Asparagus also has more than 1 gram of
soluble fiber per cup, which lowers the risk of heart disease, and the amino acid asparagine helps flush your body of excess salt.
Not exact matches
Brussels sprouts top the charts for
soluble fiber, with 2 grams
per 1 / 2 -
cup serving.
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.
Prunes are an ideal remedy for constipation, because they combine a high amount of
soluble fiber - 7.6 grams
per cup - with sorbitol, a type of natural sugar that helps increase the amount of water in the bowels.