Americans aren’t getting enough fiber in their diets. Luckily, there is a plethora of ways you can increase your daily dose of fiber without upsetting your stomach or breaking the bank.
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Peas can be a good source of protein, fibre and micronutrients.
Kiwifruit, mineral water and rye bread are in. A high-fibre diet is out. Here’s what’s behind new advice to treat long-term constipation.
Adults should aim for around 30g of fibre a day. Double that amount and the results could spell trouble.
Not getting enough fibre can lead to constipation, haemorrhoids and boost your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and bowel cancer.
Small dietary changes can make a big difference to how you feel, how your body functions and health indicators such as blood pressure.
You might have a vague idea that wholemeal or wholegrain bread is healthy. But is one better for you than the other?
Fibre can help prevent overeating and lower your type 2 diabetes risk. But even if you think you eat lots of veggies, you might still not be getting enough fibre.
Here’s a TikTok trend actually worth adopting: go for a walk after dinner, and let out your gas. You might be surprised how much good it’s doing you.
Oats have many health benefits – including keeping our bowels regular and healthy.
A daily fibre supplement improved brain function in twins over 65s in just 12 weeks.
Fibre isn’t just associated with colon health; it’s associated with overall health and brain health through the gut-brain axis. But not all fibres are created equal.
If you try supplements, you still need to eat a healthy diet, exercise, reduce your stress, quit smoking and get enough sleep. Even then, they may still not be enough.
Some foods can affect how well your lungs function, how often you have asthma attacks and how well your puffer works. Here’s what to eat if you have asthma.
By washing our clothes, we release microfibres into the environment which are then ingested by marine animals.
Our latest study adds further evidence that diet and mental health are closely connected.
The ‘internal shower’ drink is being hailed as everything from a digestion booster, to a treatment for constipation and bloating, to a detox drink and hangover cure.
From fibre to fabric. The process of making textiles has been important to humans for almost 35,000 years.
A new review of the evidence found long-term low-carb dieters lost just under a kilo more weight than other dieters. But they could be missing out on some important nutrients.
If you believe the memes, men spend ages in the toilet. But they’re not always pooing. Here’s what they’re really doing.
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