For years, we’ve thought our gut bacteria primarily munched on fiber, the roughage we can’t digest ourselves. It’s a tidy picture: you eat your veggies, your friendly microbes break them down, and everyone benefits. But a groundbreaking study from Kobe University in Japan has thrown a delicious wrench into that understanding, revealing something truly astonishing: … Read more
You eat your veggies, opt for whole grains, and religiously check your fiber intake. You’ve been told for years that a fiber-rich diet is key to a healthy heart, and you’ve done your best to follow that advice. But what if, despite your best efforts, your genes are quietly undermining all that good work? A … Read more
A new study finds that having a diet high in soluble fibers (think oats and legumes) is connected to a lower risk of developing dementia.
Our latest study has shown that eating more fermented foods and fiber daily for just four weeks had a significant effect on lowering perceived stress levels.
Surprising new findings, however, suggest fiber can spell trouble for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients.
Consumption of refined fibers may put people with vascular abnormalities at risk of developing liver cancer, according to scientists at The University of Toledo.
A new study from Duke University reveals there’s not much difference between what fiber supplement to use — just eat more fiber.
An unintended benefit of having a high-fiber diet is protection against skin allergens, finds a new mouse study from Monash University.
Healthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes in their guts.
A recent study reveals the impact of diets rich in fiber and those rich in fats and simple sugars on the evolution of gut bacteria and microbes.