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Article: New roles for fiber focus on heart disease, diabetes, blood pressure.
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- Environmental Nutrition
- Article date:
- April 1, 2005
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Fiber. Not exactly water-cooler conversation. But among nutrition professionals, fiber is king. Does it deserve this exalted status?
The medical literature has been full of discussions about fiber for centuries--Hippocrates recommended whole grains for bowel health. Despite this, fiber remains mysterious; scientists still aren't quite sure of its benefits. EN looks at what the latest research tells us about fiber's potential role in health.
Fiber 101. Fiber is a general term that encompasses any material that's indigestible by humans. These substances are all plant-based carbohydrates that are calorie-free, because they're not absorbed by the body.
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