@drjonschoeff: Here's something almost nobody talks about. Only about 1 in 20 people actually get enough fiber. Most of us are eating half of what we need. And look, that gap matters more than you'd think. Here's what it's really doing. ✔️ It feeds your gut bacteria, and they pump out compounds that lower inflammation all over your body. ✔️ It slows how fast sugar hits your blood, so it flattens the spikes that wreck your metabolism over time. ✔️ It drops your cholesterol and keeps you full, so you naturally eat less. And higher fiber is linked to lower rates of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and colon cancer. Now here's the stat that got me. Researchers figured that if everyone just added 10 grams of fiber a day, the drop in early death across the whole population would be significant. Ten grams. Right? That's a cup of beans, or a couple of pieces of apple or pear with skin on. That's it. So look, protein is amazing and prioritizing it truly matters, but do not neglect fiber. Add beans, lentils, oats, berries, vegetables, and nuts to increase your fiber intake. #fiber #longevity #health #nutrition #health

Jonathan Schoeff, MD

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