Scientists in New Zealand perused thousands of studies and identified fiber as a potential game-changer in the alleviation and prevention of many diseases.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
- Scientists in New Zealand perused thousands of studies spanning more than 40 years and identified fiber as a potential game-changer in the alleviation and prevention of many diseases
- Eating foods containing lots of fiber was associated with as much as a 24% lower incidence of stroke, Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, and more
- According to the study, consuming 25 to 29 grams of fiber every day is merely adequate; the data indicated that higher intakes would be more protective, and therefore advised
- When you eat fiber-rich foods that require extra chewing and retain their basic structure in your gut, it can satisfy food cravings and positively impact your lipid and glucose levels, along with a number of additional benefits
Doctors have a lot to say about how people can avoid catastrophic health events like strokes and heart attacks, but scientists in New Zealand recently perused thousands of studies spanning more than 40 years and identified a nutrient that can be a genuine game-changer in the alleviation and prevention of many diseases: fiber.
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