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Is fiber the unsung hero of your plate? In this fan-favorite re-release of Eat Your Greens with Dr. Black, I dive into the many surprising ways dietary fiber supports health—not just digestion! You’ll learn how fiber impacts heart health, blood sugar regulation, weight management, cancer prevention, and even mental health.

I’ll also explore the gut microbiome and why fiber is its favorite food, debunk a few myths (hint: not all carbs are bad), and explain why slow and steady wins the race when ramping up your fiber intake.

So whether you're struggling with constipation, curious about plant-based eating, or just want to understand why fiber is such a big deal, this episode delivers the goods—plus a few terrible bean jokes along the way.

What You'll Learn:

• The difference between soluble and insoluble fiber
• How fiber lowers cholesterol and blood sugar
• The connection between fiber, gut bacteria, and disease prevention
• Tips for increasing fiber safely (without the hiney burps)
• How to hit 30+ plant-based foods a week for microbiome diversity

🔗 Mentioned in the episode:

• The Fiber Fueled Gut by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
• American Gut Project 
• Fiber Without the Fiasco: Easy Ways to Boost Fiber Without Bloating

👩‍⚕️ Hosted by Dr. Angela Black — board-certified pediatrician and lifestyle medicine physician
 🌱 Visit www.eatgreenswithdrblack.com for more

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