13 Fiber-Rich Foods for a Healthier Gut
Fiber is an essential dietary component that many people lack, with 95% of individuals not meeting their recommended intake. Health experts emphasize the importance of fiber for reducing the risk of various diseases and promoting gut health. Incorporating fiber-rich foods into daily meals can significantly enhance overall well-being and prevent chronic illnesses.
- ▪95% of people are deficient in fiber, which is crucial for health.
- ▪Increasing fiber intake by just five grams daily can reduce the risk of death from various causes by 14 percent.
- ▪Fiber feeds gut bacteria, helping to produce beneficial short-chain fatty acids that combat inflammation.
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Wellness13 Fiber-Rich Foods for a Healthier GutBy Margaux Anbouba and Hannah CoatesMay 29, 2026Photographed by Irving Penn, Vogue, December 2002Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyIn a world obsessed with protein, be a fiber devotee. That’s what health experts now advise, because statistics reveal the sorry fact that 95% of people are deficient in this essential dietary food. “It’s the closest thing we have to a superfood,” says Dr. Emily Leeming, microbiome scientist, dietitian, and author of the book Genius Gut.Why is fiber important for our health?“It’s associated with a decreased risk of many diseases, like heart disease, type II diabetes, and colorectal cancer.
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