From the Coffee Shop
More Fiber From Coffee Than Orange Juice?
When you think about sources of soluble fiber, you may think of oatmeal, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, maybe even juices, such as OJ. But did you think of coffee? A new study shows that brewed coffee actually contains soluble fiber, the same type found in other healthy foods. According to the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, drip coffee, espresso, and freeze-dried coffee contained between .47 and .75 grams of fiber per 100 milliliters. Women should consume 25 grams of fiber per day, and men, 38. However, half of adults consume 15 grams or less! A medium-sized cup of HealthWise coffee can...
