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We’ve heard we need more fiber in our diets. Here are 8 easy tips for getting there
You were probably taught that fiber keeps you regular.
You think it’s kind of this nerdy nutrient
*regulate 조절(조정)하다
It helps regulate blood sugar levels.
Even dying prematurely from any cause.
*hold/keep something in check ~을 저지[억제]하다
It keeps your hunger in check.
*cardiovascular 심혈관의
And scientists are still untangling those mechanisms.
prebiotic fiber is the kind of fiber that these microbes can ferment.
*microbiome 미생물군 유전체
Let’s linger here for a second on the gut microbiome
*gastrointestinal 위장의, 위장내의
*colon 결장, 대장
More diverse types of microbes living in your gut equals better health.
So prebiotic fibers are those that gut microbes ferment to produce chemical messengers that go throughout your body.
*whatnot ~인가 뭔가(이름을 모르거나 정확하지 않은 무엇을 가리킬 때 씀)
*and whatnot 그밖의 여러가지 등등
I was having salads every day and whatnot.
I started sort of targeting high-fiber foods in my diet.
Fiber does so much more than just help keep us regular. For starters, it helps control blood sugar levels and lower cholesterol and inflammation.
In fact, one review of 185 studies and of dozens of clinical trials found that diets rich in fiber were linked to a lower risk of major health problems, including obesity, Type 2 diabetes, certain cancers and cardiovascular disease.
One reason that fiber is so important to good health is that it provides the primary fuel for the trillions of microbes that live in your gut. These gut microbes ferment the fiber, breaking it down to produce beneficial chemical messengers that influence your health throughout your body.
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We’ve heard we need more fiber in our diets. Here are 8 easy tips for getting there
NPR’s Maria Godoy is a self-proclaimed fiber fanatic. She explains how to add fiber to your diet (munch on popcorn!) and provides a grocery list of high-fiber foods that you can print out at home.
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