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From oats to beans to chicory root, each type of fiber acts differently inside the body. New research is revealing how fiber ...

The benefits of fiber supplements include better digestive health, lower cholesterol and blood sugar management. Experts ...

It’s safe to say protein has stolen the show in the health and fitness industry lately — but let’s not forget about the one ...

Given just how quickly “fibermaxxing” — or the idea of maximizing dietary fiber intake — proliferated online last year, it’d be easy to write it off as just another viral diet trend. And while there ...

Most Americans aren’t getting enough, but experts say these simple changes can help. By Caroline Hopkins Legaspi Are you eating enough fiber? If you live in the United States, the answer is probably ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Right now, only about 5 percent of Americans get enough fiber in their diet, ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Only about 12% of American adults meet the daily recommendations for fruit, and most Americans don’t meet their daily fiber needs, either. If it comes down to an apple vs. a banana, which has more ...

Digestive discomfort affects us all from time to time, but it’s something few people like to talk about. On one end of the spectrum, feeling backed up can leave you bloated, sluggish, gassy and ...