A high-fiber diet reduces the risk of developing various conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, diverticular disease, constipation and colon cancer. Dietary fiber consists of resistant carbohydrates found in fruit, vegetables, tubers, whole grains, and legumes.Â
The gut bacteria metabolize this type of fiber into short-chain fatty acids, which are the main source of nutrition for the colon’s cells. These fatty acids are linked to lower risk of:
- Inflammatory diseases
- Obesity
- Cardiovascular disease
- Type 2 diabetes
