Fabulous Fiber: Unlocking the Benefits of a High-Fiber Diet

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Join Dr. Angela Black in this episode of 'Eat Your Greens with Dr. Black' as she discusses the immense benefits of incorporating fiber into your family's meal plans. As an experienced pediatrician, Dr. Black shares valuable insights from her career and scientific studies about how a plant-based diet loaded with fiber can prevent chronic diseases, support gut health, maintain a healthy weight, and improve immune system function. Featuring an easy-to-understand breakdown of the different types of fiber, their role in the body, and their sources in plants, Dr. Black's ultimate goal is to promote plant-based diets and teach her listeners about chronic disease prevention. Tune in for this fiber-filled journey and achieve a lifetime of health for your family.
Links to articles or books discussed in episode

• American Gut Project
• The Plant Fed Gut | Empower Your Health with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
• Fiber Fueled Book
• Carbohydrate quality and human health: a series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
• Use of Dietary Fibers in Reducing the Risk of Several Cancer Types: An Umbrella Review
• Role of dietary fiber in promoting immune health—An EAACI position paper

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Chapter

1. Fabulous Fiber: Unlocking the Benefits of a High-Fiber Diet (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Fiber: What It Is and How It Works (00:02:51)

3. The Health Benefits of Fiber (00:04:42)

4. Fiber and Digestive Health (00:06:52)

5. Fiber's Role in Preventing Chronic Diseases (00:11:41)

6. The Connection Between Fiber and Weight Management (00:17:52)

7. Fiber and the Immune System (00:19:23)

8. The Impact of Fiber on the Gut Microbiome (00:21:04)

9. How to Incorporate More Fiber into Your Diet (00:29:21)