When we talk about healthy eating, we often focus on protein, fats, and carbs—but what about fiber? Though often overlooked, dietary fiber plays a powerful role in supporting digestion, heart health, blood sugar balance, and even your sense of fullness. Here’s why fiber is essential and how to make sure you’re getting enough of it…

Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate found mainly in the structural parts of plant foods that our bodies can’t digest. Unlike sugars and starches, we don’t have the enzymes needed to break down fiber. Most fiber moves through the digestive system without changing and leaves the body. However, some types of fiber can be…