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What’s in your gut? How fiber can help with digestion

They say, “trust your gut feeling.” But before you put your faith in your gut, you might want to consider what else you’re putting in there, too! After all, your gut – or digestive system, often called the “second brain” in terms of health and wellness – is the main source of contact between you and the rest of the world. In fact, it represents almost 70% of your immune system. So how does fiber help digestion? Soluble fiber – the type found in myfy fiber supplement – actually helps support your gut health and your immune system by promoting the growth of beneficial prebiotic bacteria and
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“Fiber helps reduce cholesterol levels – and lowers triglyceride levels, too!”
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Heart Health: Fiber can help you say “bye” to triglycerides

Triglycerides are trending right now – and like the latest binge-worthy TV show, they’re something you want to watch closely. But what are they, exactly? What do they have to do with heart health? And how can fiber – as well as fiber supplements like myfy – help? What are triglycerides? Triglycerides are the converted calories your body doesn’t immediately need, stored in your fat cells to be used as energy later – released by hormones as needed. They’re also an important measure of heart health – an even more significant indicator of cardiovascular disease than cholesterol! Trigl
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Beating diabetes: how fiber can help regulate blood sugar

No one starts out looking for an unhealthy relationship. As many of us know all too well, they just sort of… happen. But ending one means identifying it in the first place – like the unhealthy relationship between our American diet and sugar – one that’s leading to more and more Americans developing type 2 diabetes every day. The good news is, whether your goal is diabetes management or diabetes prevention, a fiber-rich diet is a great place to start. A high-fiber diet – one that includes 25 to 38 grams of fiber daily – can help regulate your body’s responses and help you feel fuller for l
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Weighing in: weight management with the help of fiber

There’s no magic pill, potion or diet for weight loss, no matter what the internet says. But there is an amazing nutrient that’s essential to helping manage or lose weight. It’s fiber – something most of us aren’t getting nearly enough of in our diet. Eating fiber-rich foods like apples and broccoli may help – but unless you’re eating upwards of 8 apples or 12 cups of broccoli a day, you’re not likely to reach the 25 to 38 grams of fiber recommended daily. That’s where fiber supplements like myfy come in. The Benefits of Soluble Fiber: More Satisfied, Less Cravings Fiber is digeste
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