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Nutrition Science

Fiber is your friend: a calmer way to eat more of it

Why fiber matters and how to increase it gradually, comfortably, and deliciously.

Adrian Ashton·Jul 22, 2026·8 min read

Fiber supports digestion, fullness, and the community of microbes in your gut. Most people benefit from adding it slowly and pairing it with plenty of fluids.

Beans, oats, berries, vegetables, nuts, and seeds make it easy to build a more varied plate.

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