Man-made fibers include those made artificially, but from from natural raw materials (often cellulosic). Examples include fiberglass, rayon, acetate, cupro, and the more recently developed Lyocell.
Fiber is one of those nutrients that many of us know is important but that remains a bit of a mystery.
Fiber is present in all plants that are eaten for food, including fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes.
Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet, and you should get a least the minimum recommended amount of 21-38 grams of dietary fiber per day for adults, depending on gender and age.
Fiber is the part of fruits, vegetables, and grains that is neither digested nor absorbed.
High fiber diets are usually low in fat, too, and the cholesterol-lowering effects may be related to less fat in the diet as well as to fiber.
One of the theories explaining the relationship between a high- fiber diet and a lower risk of colon cancer suggests that the longer potential toxins are in contact with the lining of the colon, the greater the chance of these lining cells becoming cancerous.
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