You don’t just need more fiber—you need different types, experts say

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

How much fiber you need is a loaded question with a simple answer

28 grams? 34? 38? Just do this instead.
Prevention

Daily Fiber Supplement May Improve Brain Function in Older Adults, Study Finds

A daily fiber supplement may improve brain function, new research finds. In just 12 weeks, researchers found that those who received a daily fiber supplement were performing better in tests assessing ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference

Can Increasing Fiber Intake Improve Lung Function?

HealthDay News — Fiber intake is associated with measures of lung function in US adults, according to a study published online January 19 in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Corinne Hanson ...
Los Angeles Times

All fibers may not be created equal

If your diet lacks fiber, it’s your own fault. High levels of the cholesterol-lowering, regularity-inducing substance can now be found in many breads, pastas, cereals -- even yogurts, cakes and juices ...
Health

13 Foods High in Fiber That Help You Meet Your Daily Fiber Needs

High-fiber foods like avocado, berries, and beans can help you feel full for longer, support digestive function, and benefit ...