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Several studies link higher fiber intake to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, a chronic disease that affects an estimated 462 million people worldwide. Younkin says research shows that eating 30 grams ...

When it comes to race-day nutrition, cyclists often focus on carbs, hydration, and fueling strategies—but what about fiber? While dietary fiber is essential for overall health, too much before a big ...

EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK, people are telling you to get more fiber. "It keeps things moving!" and "it keeps you full!” say the TV doctors and supplement ads. And, actually, they're right. In fact, given ...

Dietary fiber intake is linked to improved health outcomes, including a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, improved glucose tolerance, lower obesity rate, and improved gut health. Certain dietary ...

High cholesterol levels increase the risk of heart disease, but they can often be lowered through diet and lifestyle choices.

The Mediterranean diet has been shown to help lower cholesterol levels. It delivers fiber and antioxidants, limits saturated fat, and can help with weight loss. You don’t need to overhaul everything ...

Chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer claim millions of lives each year — but what if the solution to reducing these risks was as simple as adding more fiber to your diet?

Talk about a bowel movement. From chia-studded puddings to lentil-loaded lunches, wellness influencers are flooding social media with high-fiber feasts they say improve digestion and ward off weight ...

Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at So Yummy and senior lifestyle editor at Hunker. Over the past 10+ years, Anna has also written for the ...