Dietary fiber is unique because we don't have the enzymes to digest it. This doesn't mean that it goes through the body undigested. It makes its way to the large intestine without changing. When it arrives there this is where the gut microbes live and they are able to break down fibre in a very special way.
Diets rich in fiber are associated with good heart health and metabolic wellbeing. This type of diet can do wonders for our gut microbiome.
With so many benefits, relatively low cost, and high availability, fiber should be a staple nutrient in our diets — but most of us have a deficiency.
In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Will ask: If fiber is so good for us, why are we not eating enough of it?
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Studies referenced in the episode:
- Read ‘Carbohydrate quality and human health: a series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses’ from The Lancet here
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