Coffee: It Has Fiber, Too

Many people who enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning notice that it has a cathartic effect on the bowels as well. Although this is likely due to its stimulating the colon, a recent study from Spain has shown that coffee contains anywhere from 1.1 grams of soluble fiber (filter) to 1.8 grams (instant). Soluble fiber is helpful in producing non-gassy stool and may have cholesterol decreasing benefits as well. Go Coffee!