Soluble fibers foods

Soluble fibers bind some fat from food preventing it from absorbing, help in slowing down carbohydrate absorption, lower cholesterol, especially 'bad' LDL cholesterol. There is preliminary information that they can prevent certain kinds of cancer.

The following foods are good sources of soluble fibers:

psyllium husk
oatmeal
oat-bran
nuts and seeds
legumes (dried peas, beans, lentils)
apples
pears
oranges
strawberries
blueberries
barley