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Fiber is one of the most important nutrients for your health, yet most people aren’t getting enough of it. In this quick nutrition tip, Nate Wood, MD, MHS, explains why fiber matters, where to find it, and how adding more plant-based foods to your meals can support your heart, gut, blood sugar and overall health

It seems like protein has really stolen the nutritional spotlight for the last year or so. Suddenly protein coffee, protein popcorn, and even protein candy options are popping up everywhere. While protein definitely deserves its credit, some applause is well overdue for fiber, another part of the nutritional team, as well

Plant based diets support health in several ways, including benefits for the gut, immune system, metabolism, and cardiovascular system. Part of that effect comes from encouraging a diverse population of bacteria in the intestines. Scientists have long known that dietary fiber contributes to these benefits because gut microbes help break it down. Plants also contain…

Between consumers’ diet intentions and confusion about gut health, WK Kellogg Co’s Kashi brand is leveraging its better-for-you breakfast and snacking reputation to create Kashi Gut Health Granola, which the company describes as a “straightforward” granola designed specifically for digestive wellness

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