5 Facts About Fiber You Need To Know

Published: Sept. 29, 2020, 7 a.m.

Fiber is one of the most important nutrients in your diet. In fact, it may even help save your life.

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\u201cThe Gut Health MD,\u201d Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, shares five facts about fiber that everyone should know when he joins \u201cThe Weight Loss Champion\u201d Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room\u2122. He details how fiber can help you live longer and help improve gut health. Additionally, the \u201cFiber Fueled\u201d author explains the different forms of the important nutrient found in plants and compares soluble and insoluble fiber head-to-head to show how each can impact your health.

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Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Jim Loomis return to answer your questions as Chuck opens The Doctor\u2019s Mailbag!

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  • Should vegans take just a B12 supplement or should it be a B complex vitamin?
  • Should you be concerned about arsenic in rice?
  • What can women do to have good bone health as they get older?
  • What types of foods cause fatty liver disease and can a plant-based diet reverse it?
  • Are people who are only 10-15 pounds overweight still at higher risk for COVID-19?
  • How important are the fats and nutrients found in raw nuts and seeds?
  • And many more!

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