Yes. Whole grains contain soluble fiber. However, most granola has so much added sugar (and sometimes oil) that a serving is pretty devoid of fiber, and a fraction of that is soluble. So depending on the type of granola, it's possible you're consuming less than a gram in a serving.
Oats Granola Beans Some fruits
Oats contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. The soluble fiber in oats, known as beta-glucan, helps lower cholesterol levels and stabilize blood sugar levels. The insoluble fiber in oats adds bulk to the stool and promotes healthy digestion.
Muesli is a similar breakfast cereal to granola. Both typically contain a mix of oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, but muesli is often less sweetened and baked than granola. They can be served with milk or yogurt and are a good source of fiber and nutrients.
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Soluble and insoluble fiber.
The dietary fiber that is most helpful in reducing serum cholesterol is soluble fiber. The soluble fiber excretes the cholesterol. Foods that have soluble fiber are plant based.
High energy and high fiber foods can easily come from granola bars. The sugar found in granola bars provide the quick energy, while the nuts give that much needed fiber.
Granola bars that have peanut butter or peanuts and are low calorie contain the best nutrition.
There currently is no "tablet" form of this product but the capsules (not the "Smart Chews") contain, according to information on the Citrucel web site, 1/2 gram of soluble fiber per capsule. A "dose" is 2 capsules for 1 gram of soluble fiber.
There are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber dissolves in water, like oatmeal. Insoluble fiber does not dissolve, but is important to bulk up and clean the colon.
Natural polymers that can be eaten for breakfast include oats, which contain beta-glucans, and are often used in oatmeal or granola. Chia seeds are another example, rich in soluble fiber and can be added to smoothies or yogurt. Additionally, foods like whole grain bread and pancakes made from wheat flour also contain natural polysaccharides, providing both energy and nutritional benefits.
soluble fiber is digestable, and insoluble fiber is not.1 will dissolve to make a solution, 1 won't.