Fibre

o   Is a complex carbohydrate found in plants that is not digested and provides almost no calories because it is not absorbed by the body.

o    There are two types:

Insoluble:

           

Soluble:

-dissolves in water, forming a gummy substance

-this slows digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, which can:

o   One of the best sources of dietary fibre is found in grains

o   Wheat is the most common grain BUT corn, oats, barley and rye are also used as grain products.

Grain Kernels have 3 main parts:

1.     Germ:

2.     Bran:

3. Endosperm: