Fiber is found in plant foods that are not metabolized in the stomach or intestines, instead it passed through the gastrointestinal tract making up part of stools. It is said that the average adult needs about 14 grams of fiber per day. The average person only consumes about half of that. The importance of having a diet rich in fiber is to prevent constipation, clean out the GI tract and protect against diseases like colon cancer. What Is Insoluble Fiber? There is insoluble fiber, the kind that does not dissolve in water and is undigested. It helps speed things up from the stomach and intestines. It also adds bulk to…