Fiber Is Both Diet Fad and Fixture for Good Health—Why There Is No One‑size‑fits‑all Way to Increase Intake

Fiber is both diet fad and fixture for good health—why there is no one‑size‑fits‑all way to increase intake

The numbers are clear: Americans aren't getting enough fiber.

Fiber is both diet fad and fixture for good health – a doctor explains why there is no one-size-fits-all way to increase your intake

Many whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes and nuts, are high in fiber. bit245/iStock via Getty Images PlusThe numbers are clear: Americans aren’t getting enough fiber. Research has consistently shown that high-fiber diets are linked to significant health benefits, including a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer, as well as improved arthritis symptoms. Despite these benefits, there remains a significant fiber ga…

Fiber is both diet fad and fixture for good health – a doctor explains why there is no one‑size‑fits‑all way to increase your intake

by Jean Liew, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The numbers are clear: Americans aren’t getting enough fiber. Research has consistently shown that high-fiber...