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June 17, 2025 28 mins

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This week on the podcast we are talking about something that everyone has heard of but most people aren't getting enough of...fiber. This nutrient is a powerhouse that has numerous health benefits but it is one of the many nutrients that Americans are simply not getting enough of. We are going to give you the run down on what fiber is, how it benefits our health, the different types of fiber and fiber supplements, and how to increase fiber in our diets the right way. 


Additional Resources: 

https://nutrition.org/most-americans-are-not-getting-enough-fiber-in-our-diets/#:~:text=Just%207%25%20of%20adults%20meet,greater%20risk%20for%20heart%20disease.%E2%80%9D 


https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/fiber/art-20043983 


https://health.clevelandclinic.org/inulin-benefits 


https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Kids-Need-Fiber-Heres-Why-and-How.aspx#:~:text=If%20you%20find%20it%20helpful,a%20general%20guideline%20for%20children

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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