Why fiber is important for health and how to incorporate more into your diet
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This article discusses the importance of dietary fiber, found in plant foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. It features insights from Emma Veilleux, a registered dietitian nutritionist at UCLA Health's Simms/Mann Center for Integrative Oncology, who explains fiber's health benefits including improved digestion, blood sugar regulation, heart health, and potential cancer prevention. The article also provides practical tips on how to incorporate more fiber into one's diet.
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Twitter / XWhy fiber is important for health and how to incorporate more into your dietuclahealth.orgKey quotes
· 2 pulledEmma Veilleux, RDN, senior dietitian for the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology, calls fiber one of her favorite topics to discuss
Fiber is having its moment. The carbohydrate found in plant foods – fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds – is key to a healthy diet and people are taking note.
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