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Both soluble and insoluble fibers are important for maintaining regular bowel movements and a healthy gastrointestinal tract. Soluble fibers act like glue, and they make your stool stickier and more held together. Imagine what happens to chia seeds when you soak them in water - this is soluble fiber which adds bulk to your stool. Insoluble fibers are harder to digest and are the foods that help move the stool along through your GI tract. For women it is recommended to get at least 25g of fiber per day.
Both soluble and insoluble fibers are important for maintaining regular bowel movements and a healthy gastrointestinal tract. Soluble fibers act like glue, and they make your stool stickier and more held together. Imagine what happens to chia seeds when you soak them in water - this is soluble fiber which adds bulk to your stool. Insoluble fibers are harder to digest and are the foods that help move the stool along through your GI tract. For women it is recommended to get at least 25g of fiber per day.