From oats to beans to chicory root, each type of fiber acts differently inside the body. New research is revealing how fiber ...

Inulin is a plant-based fiber that promotes gut health. Foods high in inulin include chicory root, garlic, bananas, leeks, and Jerusalem artichokes.

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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 ...

We Americans are fast becoming a nation of label readers. If we’re not on diets that lead us to investigate the many ingredients found in our myriad packaged foods, we’re getting more curious about ...

Chicory is a flowering plant of the dandelion family, Asteraceae, identified by its tough stem and blue and purple flowers. While the flowers and leaves can be used, it’s the plant’s root that is most ...