Patient was educated on soluble dietary fiber as follows: Dietary fiber is classified into two types: Insoluble fiber and Soluble fiber. Vegetable sources usually have a mix of both the types. Soluble Fiber Fruits and legumes are a significant source of soluble fiber. This type of fiber swells with water and will help slow the digestion of food. This will lead to slow absorption of nutrients from the diet, including glucose. This will help nutrients [...]

Patient was educated on insoluble dietary fiber as follows: Dietary fiber is classified into two types: Insoluble fiber and Soluble fiber. Vegetable sources usually have a mix of both the types. Insoluble Fiber Bran of whole grains is an important source of insoluble fiber. This type of fiber is also found in the oats, cereals, skin of vegetables and fruits. Insoluble fiber is what makes one feel full. A portion of this type of fiber [...]

Patient was educated on the advantages of having fiber in the diet: Foods rich in fiber makes one feel full for a longer time and this helps prevent snacking. This will help prevent spikes in blood sugar. Fiber also helps with portion control, as fiber fills one up easily. This helps preventing excess eating during a meal. Dietary fiber usually comes from plant or vegetable sources. Patient was instructed that total requirement of fiber is [...]