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December 27, 2025

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8th

A Good New Year’s Resolution: Eat More Fiber

News and Views

An Overview: Fiber, the Gut, and Why It Matters

The end of the year is a time when many people take stock of the previous year and make resolutions to do better in the next year. I have a suggestion: Get more fiber in your diet!

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News and Views

Getting fiber when gluten-free

It's easy for gluten-free diets to lack sufficient fiber, so here are some gluten-free places to get it!

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News and Views

New Guidelines on Fiber for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Historically, diet recommendations for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have excluded fiber, for reasons that have now been discredited.

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Misconception of the Month

Fiber improves constipation because it increases bulk, making feces move through the colon easier.

While fiber does relieve constipation, the true reason isn't well known!

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Journal Club
Selected article:

A core microbiome signature as an indicator of health.

Authors
Wu G, Xu T, Zhao N, Lam YY, Ding X, Wei D, Fan J, Shi Y, Li X, Li M, Ji S, Wang X, Fu H, Zhang F, Shi Y, Zhang C, Peng Y, Zhao L.
Publication
Cell. 2024
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Pro-tips

Mom’s Dark Fruitcake

In keeping with the fiber theme, here’s what we’re eating now: my favorite fiber-filled Christmas treat—fruitcake!

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Pro-tips

Tips for getting fiber

Fiber can be found in some unexpected (and delicious) places!

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