Functional Fiber Archives • Cathe Friedrich

Is synthetic fiber in processed foods bad for you?

Natural Fiber is Healthy, but What About Synthetic Fiber in Foods?

A number of food manufacturers now add synthetic fiber to packaged fiber. But, does it have the same health effects as natural fiber from plant-based foods. A new study raises red flags by suggesting that synthetic fiber could actually be harmful. Find out more.

November 4, 2018

There are there types of fiber, soluble fiber,insoluble fiber, and isolated fiber

This Dietary Component Was Identified as an “Under-consumed Nutrient of Public Health Concern”

There’s a dietary component that’s sorely lacking in the standard American diet. Find out about it is and why we need more of it in our daily diet.

July 8, 2018

Is All Dietary Fiber Beneficial to Your Health?

No doubt, most Americans don’t get enough dietary fiber, but is all fiber equally healthy? This article discusses various types of fiber, how they differ from one another, and whether one type is better than another from a health standpoint.

May 31, 2015

Tag: Functional Fiber

Natural Fiber is Healthy, but What About Synthetic Fiber in Foods?

This Dietary Component Was Identified as an “Under-consumed Nutrient of Public Health Concern”

Is All Dietary Fiber Beneficial to Your Health?