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

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

Nutritionists generally advise everyone to eat more dietary fiber, but a new Cornell University study suggests that its effects on health can vary from person to person. The findings indicate that ...

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I have written in the past about the ever-increasing consumption of processed and “ultra”-processed foods, many which are very low in dietary fiber (amongst other important nutrients). So, this column ...

Plus, what dietitians had to say about my method.

Less than 10% of American adults are eating enough fiber-rich foods, researchers warn, which could increase their risk for developing chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Dietary fiber is ...

People who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease may soon have access to personalized dietary guidelines to keep them feeling well, thanks to new research on how dietary fiber affects the disease.