Gut & Digestion / Fiber & Microbiome
Fiber & Microbiome
Fiber types, fermentation, and feeding the gut bacteria that matter.
Can Eating Too Much Fiber Too Fast Cause Bloating?Why a sudden fiber increase can backfire and how to ramp up intake without gut distress.
Soluble vs Insoluble Fiber: How Each Feeds Your Gut MicrobiomeHow each fiber type feeds different microbes and affects digestion in distinct ways.
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.