Gut & Digestion / Fiber & Microbiome
Fiber & Microbiome
Fiber types, fermentation, and feeding the gut bacteria that matter.
Articles for this directory are in the works. The guides below cover the data side today.
Key nutrient guides
Foods high in fiberFiber is the indigestible part of plant foods. It slows digestion, which steadies the glucose response to a meal, feeds the gut microbiome, and supports satiety between meals.
Foods high in starchStarch is a chain of glucose molecules that the body breaks down for energy over a longer window than sugar does. It is the main carbohydrate in grains, potatoes, and legumes.