If you're like many Americans, you've probably been admonished by your doctor to eat more fiber. And you've likely also seen countless brands touting their product as a "great source for fiber" when ...

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is an essential component of a well-rounded diet, but only 5% of the population consumes the recommended amount. The body uses fiber to regulate blood sugar, ...

We get healthy dietary fibres from consuming fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. But why are the fibres so good for us? A team of researchers has discovered that dietary fibres play a crucial role ...

registered dietitian and gut-health research fellow at King’s College London However, not all dietary fibers are the same. For instance, there are soluble and insoluble fibers, which work in different ...

People who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease may soon have access to personalized dietary guidelines to keep them feeling well, thanks to new research on how dietary fiber affects the disease.

Cellulose is a fiber found in fruits, vegetables, and other plant foods as part of a plant’s cell walls. It’s found in tree bark and a plant’s leaves. When you eat plant foods, you are consuming ...

A new UC Irvine study may have finally uncovered how dietary fiber protects the body from sugar’s damage, and how protecting yourself starts in the gut. Researchers at the UCI School of Medicine found ...

Researchers evaluated whether dietary fiber intake was associated with a decrease in inflammation in older adults and if fiber was inversely related to cardiovascular disease. The results showed that ...

Chia seeds, legumes and Greek yogurt are taking over TikTok as part of a new trend called "fibermaxxing." Gaining traction earlier this summer, the fiber-maximizing trend encourages folks to do as the ...

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