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Fibre
aim for 27-40 grams/day
Insoluable fibre
- cellulose, lignin, and some hemicellulose
- guards against constipation
Soluble fibre
- pectins in fruits
- gums, mucilage, some hemicellulose
- helps bind cholesterol