It is also believed that soluble fibre may slow digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, possibly helping to prevent wide swings in blood sugar levels. The soluble fiber forms a gel-like consistency in water and is found in foods like beans, corn, oats, barley, peas, Brussels sprouts, lentils, carrots, cabbage, okra, apricots, prunes, dates, blackberries, cranberries, seeds, apples, bananas, citrus fruits, psyllium, certain gums and seaweed, to name a few. Soluble fiber also increases stool volume and stool water content. It is believed that soluble fiber does this in a different manner than that done by insoluble fiber. Soluble dietary fiber forms a gel in your intestines which regulates the flow of waste material through your digestive tract.
Soluble fiber slows stomach emptying time.
When fiber is increased, water must be increased. Results will vary.