What is Cellulose? What are Foods Containing Cellulose?

Cellulose is known in nutritional terms as "Insoluble Fiber (Roughage)." Because it cannot be digested, it acts as a broom (or brush) in the intestines. As it passes from the stomach to the intestine, it absorbs water and swells, increasing the volume and softness of the stool. Thus, by allowing the intestinal muscles (peristaltic movements) to work comfortably, it definitively prevents "Constipation" and forms a protective shield against colon cancer.

Because it swells in the stomach and cannot be digested, it stays in the stomach for a very long time, sending an "I am full" signal to the brain. Since it does not mix into the blood and raise sugar levels (its caloric value for humans is zero), it is the most perfect tool for preventing hunger crises in dieters and preventing sudden spikes in blood sugar.

Fruits consumed with their skin (apples, pears), hard green leafy vegetables (cabbage, celery, broccoli stalks, spinach), root vegetables (carrots), whole grains (oats, whole wheat), and legumes (lentils, chickpeas) are the strongest cellulose stores in nature. When white bread or fruit juice (with the pulp squeezed out) is consumed, one is completely deprived of this cellulose benefit.