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What is the difference between soluble and insoluble fibre?

Soluble fibre absorbs water and forms a gel.  Its health benefits include lowering blood cholesterol and managing blood glucose. Insoluble fibre speeds gut transit time of the food through the body, making you more regular. Both types can make you feel full longer, thereby reducing appetite.

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What kind of fibre is in ROGERS Large Flake Oats and Porridge Oats?

These ROGERS oat cereal offer both soluble and insoluble fibre.  Soluble fibre is the gel like portion that you get when cooking oats.  It is very healthy and aids in lowering cholesterol.  The insoluble fibre, like wheat bran is also healthy and aids in digestion, helping us to stay regular.  Both types of fibre make...

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What is the benefit of ROGERS  Porridge Oats over Large Flake Oats?

Porridge Oats offer more flavour and texture as well as a higher fibre content then plain large flake oats.  Porridge Oats have a lower glycemic index then plain oats.   The lower the glycemic index the better the food is at helping to balance blood sugars and makes you feel full longer. Steel Cut Oat Blend...