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dietary fiber
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Frozen fruit and canned veg are cheap, but are they as healthy as fresh food?
Margaret Murray, Swinburne University of Technology You probably know fruit and vegetables are good for you, and most…
Fiber’s structural integrity keeps plants strong – and its indigestibility keeps your digestive system healthy
Julie Pollock, University of Richmond If you’re over the age of 10, the World Health Organization recommends that…
Gut bacteria digest food additives, new study finds
A new study reveals that human gut bacteria can digest common "indigestible" cellulose-based food additives when primed by natural dietary fiber found in fruits and vegetables.