As well as the six nutrients you need in your diet,
you also need to eat plenty of fiber Fiber is not actually a nutrient. This is because, when you eat it, you cannot digest it. So it does not go into the blood or to your cells. Instead, it just travels all the way through the digestive system. It leaves the body as faces. You might think this means that it is no use to you, but in fact fiber is very important to keep the digestive system healthy. it helps to prevent constipation, when the digestive system slows down and faeces collect inside it, instead of being passed out. Fiber is mostly cellulose. Remember that plant call walls are made of cellulose. Remember that plant cell walls are made of cellulose, so foods made from plants are a good source of fiber. Cereal grains, seeds and fresh fruits and vegetables are all excellent source of fiber. And the good thing about this is that these foods usually contains lots of different minerals and vitamins, too 1) What is fiber ?