EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK, people are telling you to get more fiber. "It keeps things moving!" and "it keeps you full!” say the TV doctors and supplement ads. And, actually, they're right. In fact, given ...

Most of us are familiar with the word fiber and know we're supposed to be getting a decent amount of it in our diet. But between the stresses of day-to-day responsibilities and trying to get in and ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Chia seeds pack a solid dose of fiber, with one ounce containing 9.8 grams—35% of the ...

While chia seeds are a well-known fiber powerhouse, several everyday foods actually pack even more fiber per serving — and ...

Dietary fiber is an essential nutrient in a healthy diet, but its function is often misunderstood. Fiber is associated with several health benefits including weight management, gut health and reduced ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. The “fibermaxxing” trend encourages people to meet or ...

You’ve probably heard the adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But the opposite can actually be true if you have ulcerative colitis (UC), an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes ...

Foods play important roles in different bodily functions, including metabolism and digestion. Fiber-rich foods such as pumpkin may help improve bowel movements, preventing gastrointestinal issues such ...