The foods such as barley. lentils, beans and split peas have soluble fibers in them. This fiber helps in protecting the body against cardiovascular diseases.
Soluble fiber binds with the fatty acid and slows down the time taken by the stomach to empty.
It also helps in reducing cholesterol , especially Low density lipoproteins. It also maintains the level of sugar in body.
I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. <span>The type of soluble fiber found in oats, barley, lentils, split peas, and beans protects against heart disease. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.</span>
