Episode Summary:Dr. Dan discusses the incredible health benefits of fiber consumption as found in the scientific literature.Topics discussed are as follows:Introduction to fiber Health benefits of fiberHow much fiber should I be eating?Good sources of fiber Future outlook and summary Episode References:Fiber and weight management: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29092878Fiber and blood pressure: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29153856Glucose control and fiber: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2559957Diabetes and fiber: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17502538/Fiber and cholesterol control: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2169487Fiber and heart health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8627965/Metabolic syndrome and fiber consumption: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21856031/Fiber and the microbiome: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28286339Inflammation and fiber: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22012132Aging and fiber: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29682542Fiber and kidney health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29352819Fiber and IBD: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29373726Cognitive function and fiber: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30523304