Fiber does digestive grunt work. . . . It’s important to get the right amount of fiber to keep your digestive system running smoothly. Fiber also provides a lot of health benefits beyond digestion, such as help with weight loss and with balancing gut bacteria.As a whole, fiber delivers a lot of health benefits:
- supports weight loss
- reduces cholesterol and blood sugar levels
- lowers risk of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, heart disease, and more
- lowers risk of diabetes
- increases digestive and bowel health
- fuels healthy gut bacteria
- may lower risk of colorectal and breast cancer
In general, “dietary fiber” is an umbrella term for the parts of plants and other foods that your body can’t digest. Your body does not break down fiber. Instead, fiber passes through your system and eases symptoms such as constipation.
