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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-08-17, Page 47Bean Festival, August 17, 1994 - Page 31A 29th J8eari Festival Souvenir Edition Taste is everything and a good, hearty meal of beans and pork chops helps visitors end the long day properly. Bean contains lots of healthy fibre Health professionals advise increasing fibre intake to maintain good health. But the fibre story can be confus- ing since not all fibre is creat- ed equal. Different types of fibre have different functions in the body. For instance, eating whole grain bread won't lower blood choles- terol and oat bran won't keep you regular. Fibre, gen- erally classified by its ability to dissolve in water, is referred to as either soluble or insoluble. Soluble fibres (called pectins, gums and mucilages) are found in beans (dried and canned baked beans), some fruits and vegetables and oat bran. These fibres form a gel once inside the digestive system. This gel, which slows the passage of food through the intestine, is likely responsi- ble for some of the health benefits of soluble fibre which include cholesterol reduction, improved blood sugar control and possibly reduction of high blood pres- sure. Achieving a good balance of soluble and insoluble fibre is important for overall good health. But when it comes to fibre, some foods come out Way ahead of all the others. Once you get to know the best sources of fibre, increas- ing your daily fibre intaketo meet the recommended goal of 25 to 35 grams a day is simple. Here are some easy ways to increase both solu- ble and insoluble fibre in your diet. • Start with conned baked beans. At approximately 19 grams per cup they're one of the highest sources of continued on page 3 3