Why is fiber important?

To answer that question, let’s look at 10 benefits of fiber:

• It has zero effect on insulin

• It contains phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals

• It binds to bile and helps regulate the amount of bile in the body

• It can help feed the microflora

• Small-chain fatty acids (blood sugar control and more)

• It may help regulate pH

• It may help regulate transit time

• It may help regulate lipids

• It may have anti-cancer effects

• It can help buffer the blood sugar response