Fiber is an important element of a healthy diet. Although it is not assimilated by the body, but rather passes through, it still plays an important role in digestion. Fiber assists digestion by preventing constipation and helping to avoid other digestive complications. Fiber also has other health benefits such as controlling cholesterol levels and lowering blood sugar levels, which both help overall health. High fiber diets have also been linked to weight loss. So which foods contain the right kind of dietary fiber? Whole wheat breads and cereals, bran, nuts and some vegetables such as cabbage, green beans, zucchini, beets, carrots and cauliflower.

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