An overview of all articles on fiber.

How do we know that lack of dietary fiber leads to myriad modern chronic lifestyle diseases? Dr Burkitt (1911-1993) is credited with elucidating this in 1960s and 1970s.

Archaeological geneticists, microbiome researchers and Whole Food Plant-Based advocates explain that Paleolithic people were actually eating a lot of plants! In other words, they were consuming a lot of fiber! Upwards of 100 grams daily.

Animal products, refined grains, sugar, oil and many processed foods.

Beans, whole grains, nuts & seeds, fruits and vegetables. Generally speaking, beans stand out as especially fiber rich.

USDA guidelines (2015-2020) recommend 28 grams and 35 grams of fiber for women and women on 2,000-calorie sand 2,500-calorie diets, respectively. However, Dr Greger argues for fiber intake of at least 70 to 80 grams daily! Why?