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10 Vegetables to Help You Get More FiberÂ
When it comes to supporting overall wellness through food, fiber plays a key role — but it’s often overlooked. Dietary fiber, a type of carbohydrate found in plant-based foods, isn’t digested by the body. Instead, it moves through the digestive tract, where it helps support healthy digestion, promotes feelings of fullness, and may contribute to ...
What Is a High Fiber Diet?
This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. A high fiber diet is a nutritional approach that emphasizes consuming foods rich in dietary fiber, which is found mostly in plant-based foods. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body cannot fully digest. Instead, it ...
What is Psyllium Husk?
This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. In the nutrition world, psyllium husk has become popular as a dietary fiber supplement. Let’s explore the potential benefits, how it works in the body, and the best ways to incorporate it into your daily routine. What ...
Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber: What’s the Difference?
This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. Dietary fiber comes in two main types—soluble and insoluble—each with distinct roles in the body. Understanding these differences can help optimize fiber intake for better overall health. Soluble Fiber: The Gel-Forming Fiber Soluble fiber dissolves in water, ...
Need More Fiber? Chia Seeds Can Help—Here’s How
Chia seeds aren’t much bigger than grains of sand, but they’re a superfood ingredient that’s worthy of space on your shelf. In addition to being the foundation of custardy desserts (we’re obsessed with this golden milk chia seed pudding recipe), chia seeds can help you add more fiber to your diet. Read on to learn ...
Coconut Flour, A Low-Carb, High-Fiber, Gluten-Free Option
So you’ve gone Paleo—but that doesn’t mean you have to give up all of your favorite foods! Hey, just because you’re choosing to eat healthier doesn’t mean you need to skip on the good stuff. You can still make everything from cookies to fried chicken if you have one ingredient in your arsenal: coconut flour.
5 Snacks to Pump Up Your Energy Level
Whether you’re chasing kiddos around the house, or slaving away at your 9-to-5, we all have days when we could use a little help in the energy department.
Nutrition Labels Decoded: What Those Numbers Really Mean
Let’s face it: Grocery shopping can be a drag. Most of us want to get in and out of a crowded supermarket as quickly as possible, and checking nutrition labels are we’re tossing things into the cart isn’t necessarily a priority when we’re eyeing the growing line at the checkout.
What Are Chia Seeds Good For?
How many times have you gotten home from the store only to get that sinking feeling when you realize you forgot something important?
A Surprising New Weapon in the Fight Against Type 2 Diabetes
While frightening diseases like cancer and ebola tend to get more ink, it’s Type 2 diabetes that actually touches the lives of most Americans. Though it’s largely preventable, our nation’s eating habits are fueling a full-blown crises.
High Fiber Foods That Literally Help You Cheat Death
New evidence is confirming what your mom has been telling you for years: Fiber is really, really good for you. So good, in fact, that it might be able to add years to your life.
5 Rules to Live By For Healthy Digestion
It’s something we all do on a daily basis, but something we never think too much about. Digestion is never on our to-do list, but it’s a very important part of who we are, how we stay healthy, and how we keep on keeping on.