How to Use insoluble in a Sentence

insoluble

adjective
  • Think of insoluble fiber as the one to bulk up and get poop out.
    — Casey Seidan, Ms, Rdn, Cdn, Health, 27 June 2023
  • The skin is high in insoluble fiber, which can add bulk to the stool.
    — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
  • There are two main kinds of fiber—insoluble and soluble fiber.
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 5 Dec. 2025
  • For one thing, whole fruit has both soluble and insoluble fiber.
    — Markham Heid, Time, 6 June 2018
  • The flesh of the apple has soluble fiber, while the skin has insoluble fiber.
    — Mara Santilli, SELF, 27 June 2025
  • The fiber from whole grains is a mixture of both soluble and insoluble.
    — Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Legumes and beans are also great sources of both soluble and insoluble fiber.
    — Madelyn Fernstrom, NBC News, 24 Feb. 2021
  • In chia seeds, about 85-93% of the fiber is insoluble.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Garnishing your lunchtime sandwich with dark leafy greens will add a good amount of insoluble fiber.
    — Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
  • This spring vegetable is a source of soluble and insoluble fiber.
    — Kathleen Felton, Health, 9 June 2024
  • Leafy greens, such as kale and spinach, are a form of insoluble fiber that cannot be broken down in water and absorbed by the body.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Both fruits still provide a mix of soluble and insoluble fiber that supports gut and heart health.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 20 May 2026
  • Both fruits still provide a mix of soluble and insoluble fiber that supports gut and heart health.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Parsnips Parsnips are a source of soluble and insoluble fiber.
    — Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Some foods - like whole grains, kale, nuts and seeds - are good sources of insoluble fiber, which helps keep digestion moving.
    — Maria Godoy, NPR, 18 May 2026
  • Most of this fiber is insoluble, which adds bulk to the stool and helps move food through the digestive tract, says Landry.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
  • Bossavy says that this insoluble pigment doesn’t mix well with others and doesn’t fade the way other colors do.
    — Monica Corcoran Harel, Marie Claire, 29 Mar. 2019
  • At least try to scarf down something high in fat, insoluble fiber, or protein, says Fisher.
    — Lindzi Wessel, Popular Science, 30 Dec. 2019
  • The legumes contain both kinds of fiber—soluble and insoluble.
    — Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The legumes contain both kinds of fiber—soluble and insoluble.
    — Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
  • The legumes contain both kinds of fiber—soluble and insoluble.
    — Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Specifically, most of the fiber in pomegranates is insoluble fiber.
    — Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022
  • There are two main types of dietary fiber—soluble and insoluble—and many foods contain a combo of the two.
    — Danielle Zickl, SELF, 27 Nov. 2025
  • Then there’s insoluble fiber, which promotes bowel movements and can bulk up your stool, Spence says.
    — Christine Byrne, Health.com, 21 Sep. 2020
  • That said, psyllium does contain a little bit of insoluble fiber too.
    — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Legumes can add some creamy goodness, in addition to soluble and insoluble fiber, to just about any meal.
    — Katie Bourque, Good Housekeeping, 24 Mar. 2020
  • Meanwhile, insoluble fiber bulks up your stool and keeps you regular, Schiff says.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
  • There are two main types of fiber—soluble and insoluble—and each works differently in the gut.
    — Christina Manian, Health, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel, while insoluble fiber helps waste move through the intestines.
    — Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Questions the younger Kant had answered glibly were now declared insoluble.
    — Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025

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