In this week’s episode of GRUFFtalk: How to Age Better, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman talks with sports nutritionist Heidi Skolnik to take a deep dive into the many benefits of fiber, the ‘unsung hero' of nutrition and which many longevity experts believe is the ‘secret weapon’ to aging better and living longer. 

Here are a few of the things you’ll learn by listening to this episode: 

The Science Behind Fiber: Understand exactly what fiber is and the distinct types that can benefit our health. 

The Connection Between Fiber and Gut Health: Dive into fiber’s crucial role in digestion, gut health, and its direct link to a robust metabolism. 

Combatting Diseases: Learn how a fiber-rich diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, stabilize blood sugar levels, and reduce your risk for common chronic diseases such as cancer, stroke, and heart disease. 

Longevity's Link to Fiber: Unravel the research that connects higher fiber intake to a longer, more vibrant life. 

Get to Your Healthy Weight: Decode the ways in which fiber assists in weight control, satiety, and overall calorie regulation. 

Practical Tips: Get actionable advice on seamlessly incorporating more fiber-rich foods into your daily meals and snacks. 

More about Heidi Skolnik: 

Heidi Skolnik is a nutritionist and exercise scientist who works with professional athletes, Broadway stars, and also oversees Performance Nutrition for Julliard and the School of American Ballet. Heidi is also the co-author of the New York Times best-selling and wildly successful book “The Whole Body Reset”, which sheds light on how to stop age-related weight gain with while keeping muscles strong with the power of protein timing. 

Learn more about Heidi Skolnik here: 

Website: https://www.heidiskolnik.com 

Connect with Barbara: 

Website: https://www.barbarahannahgrufferman.com  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraHannahGruffermanAuthor 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarahannahgrufferman/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-hannah-grufferman/ 

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