3 Types Of People Who Should Definitely Be Eating More Fiber

In fact, according to a 2017 scientific review from the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, the average American is getting a measly 16 grams per day1 (yikes). And considering that dietary fiber is vital to optimizing gut health, bowel movements, cardiovascular function, immune strength, and mental well-being (just to name a few benefits), we’d all be smart to pack our plates with more fibrous plant foods.*