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Eating More Fiber Can Help Prevent Serious Diseases

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Eating More Fiber Can Help Prevent Serious Diseases

Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet. It comes from foods like fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. This new research looked at data from over 17 million people to understand how fiber affects long-term health.

The study found that people who eat more fiber have a lower risk of many serious diseases. Strong evidence showed that fiber lowers the chance of dying from heart disease, reduces the risk of pancreatic cancer, and helps prevent diverticular disease (a problem in the large intestine). The study also showed benefits for overall survival, coronary heart disease, and ovarian cancer.

Even though the health benefits are clear, most people do not eat enough fiber. Many diets today are high in processed foods and low in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Experts recommend that adults aim for at least 25 to 30 grams of fiber each day, but average intake is much lower.

Eating more fiber is one of the simplest ways to protect your health. It can improve digestion, lower cholesterol, and help control blood sugar. Small daily choices, like adding whole grains instead of white bread, eating beans with meals, or choosing fruit instead of sweets, can make a big difference over time.

This study shows that a diet rich in fiber not only helps with daily well-being but can also lower the risk of life-threatening diseases. Public health experts believe that promoting fiber-rich diets could improve health worldwide.

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