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Why Fiber Diversity Matters

Fiber isn’t just one thing.

Dietary fiber includes many different types—such as soluble, insoluble, fermentable fibers, and resistant starches—and each type supports the body in different ways. These fibers interact with digestion, blood sugar regulation, cholesterol metabolism, and the gut microbiome.

Research shows that different gut microbes rely on different fibers. When fiber intake lacks variety, microbial diversity can decline, which may affect digestive and metabolic health.

Examples of fiber diversity from whole foods:

• Vegetables

• Fruits

• Legumes

• Whole grains

• Nuts and seeds

Beginner functional approach:

Instead of focusing on fiber grams alone, aim to eat a variety of plant foods across the week. Diversity supports function more effectively than relying on one or two sources.

Functional wellness prioritizes variety, tolerance, and sustainability—not extremes.

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Sources

National Institutes of Health (NIH) – Dietary Fiber and Healthhttps://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/dietary-fiber

NIH – Dietary Fiber, Gut Microbiota, and Healthhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6976095/

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health – Fiberhttps://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates/fiber/

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