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

Fiber-rich foods may play a bigger role in health than many realize, with research linking higher fiber intake to lower ...

The least sexy macronutrient finally gets its time to shine—here's everything to know about consuming fiber.

Fruit is sweet, delicious and an excellent source of fiber, an essential nutrient many people don't get enough of every day. Fiber is a key part of any healthy diet. It plays an important role in our ...

With benefits for your gut, heart, blood sugar and weight management, fiber is one of the busiest multitasking nutrients. And eating more high-fiber vegetables is one of the healthiest, most efficient ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...