Inulin is a type of soluble fiber that comes from plants. It acts as a prebiotic, the naturally occurring, nondigestible parts of food that feed the healthy bacteria that live in your gut. Although ...

Fiber is "the new protein," according to market research firms. But it could also be the new pain in your stomach. If you're like most Americans, you're trying to add more fiber to your diet. That's a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Except, I know, eating more fiber is tricky for most guys (97 percent of men are not getting enough of the nutrient) and also kind ...

Inulin is the stuff that yogurt makers use so they can call their product "high fiber." Ever heard of it? My colleagues at Newhouse News Service provide us with this report. Everybody should have ...

A comparison of store-bought prebiotic sodas, breaking down how top brands stack up on sugar, taste, and ingredients.

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WASHINGTON — A representative for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration spoke positively Oct. 10 about citizen petitions related to a fiber definition at Cereals 17, the annual meeting of AACC ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." FIBER IS FINALLY almost as popular as protein, and honestly, it’s about time. Except, I know, eating more ...

FIBER IS FINALLY almost as popular as protein, and honestly, it’s about time. As a registered dietitian, I’m routinely pushing my clients to eat more fiber. Are you struggling to go to the bathroom?