Fiber Is Good for You. Now Scientists May Know Why

Fiber Is Good for You. Now Scientists May Know Why

  • March 5, 2018
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Fiber Is Good for You. Now Scientists May Know Why

A diet of fiber-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables, reduces the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and arthritis. Indeed, the evidence for fiber’s benefits extends beyond any particular ailment: Eating more fiber seems to lower people’s mortality rate, whatever the cause.

Source: nytimes.com

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