Fiber Directory
Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about fiber, foods rich in fiber, types of fiber, benefits of fiber, and more.
Medical Reference
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Types of Fiber and Their Health Benefits
WebMD provides a chart showing different types of dietary fiber and each of their health benefits.
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How to Eat 37 Grams of Fiber in a Day
Learn how to substitute high-fiber foods for low-fiber foods in your meals.
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Good Food: Can It Keep Cancer Away?
Experts believe that eating healthy is an important way to protect against cancer. Here’s how to make sure you’re getting enough of the good stuff -- like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains -- while staying away from the bad.
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Fiber for Heart and Digestive Health
A high intake of fiber, from foods and supplements, lowers the risk of heart disease and may also reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Learn more.
Features
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Fiber: How Much Do I Need?
Ways to get more fiber in your diet.
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Improve Your Gut Health With Fiber
Find out how fiber can help your digestion: It’s much more than keeping you regular.
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Fiber and Digestion Problems
Whether you have diarrhea or constipation, fiber can help regulate digestive system.
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How Fiber Can Help Diarrhea
If you have with frequent diarrhea, high-fiber foods can help. Here’s what you need to know.
Video
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The Truth About Fiber
Did you know fiber can lower cholesterol, help control diabetes, and help you lose weight? Get the facts on adding fiber to your diet.
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The Benefits of Fiber
Fiber can help control weight blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
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Speed Up Your Workout
Training your fast-twitch muscles to act more like slow-twitch can improve your endurance and recovery time.
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Healthiest Supermarket Foods
Get the tips you need from a top nutritionist on how to shop for heart-healthy foods at your local supermarket.
Slideshows & Images
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Slideshow: High-Fiber Super Foods
You know you should be eating more fiber. See some of the best fiber food sources – from whole grains to fruits and vegetables, nuts, and seeds.
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Slideshow: Seeds for Your Healthy Diet
They’re not just for the birds. Seeds are a tasty, healthy way to spruce up breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Slideshow: Does It Really Take 7 Years to Digest Gum?
Common digestion myths about chewing gum, beans and gas, hernias, ulcers, and more.
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Grocery Smarts Slideshow: Fat Foods, Fit Foods
Quizzes
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Quiz: Test Your Nutrition IQ
Take this quiz to find out how much you know about dietary guidelines.
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Hemorrhoids?
Take this quiz to find out how much you know about what hemorrhoids are, how they’re treated -- and why you’ll probably get them.
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Quiz: Are You a ‘Super Foods’ Superhero?
Test your knowledge of “super foods” with this quiz.
Health Tools
Expert Commentary
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Get the Facts on Fiber
Find out all the good things fiber can do for you
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The Benefits of Flaxseed
Is flaxseed the new wonder food? Preliminary studies show that flaxseed may help fight everything from heart disease and diabetes to breast cancer.
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The Best Bread: Tips for Buying Breads
High-fiber, whole grain, low calorie … WebMD shows you how to make sense of labels and choose the best breads at your supermarket.
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The Facts About Nutrition
Here's how to get the vitamins and minerals you need.