Fiber is a very broad term describing many different types of fiber. They're biochemically unique and understanding how our body is going to react to these unique forms of fiber is something that we are in the process of working through. If you struggle with dietary fiber don't eliminate fiber. Start low and go slow reduce the amount of fiber intake that you have, then slowly over the time increase it. And what you'll find is you're able to tolerate more.
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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