dietary fiber

noun

1. fiber.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dietary fiber¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Previous clinical recommendations have typically relied on increasing dietary fiber and fluid intake, an approach that researchers now say may be overly simplistic and outdated.

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Some of the ingredients in things marketed as a parasite cleanse online may contain things like dietary fiber, which are unlikely to do harm, said Sebastian Lourido, a biology professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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Unlike animal-based proteins, plant-based proteins — such as legumes, tempeh, nuts, seeds and protein-packed whole grains, like quinoa and buckwheat — contain dietary fiber, which is essential for digestion and maintaining a healthy gut.

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For example, the skin of an apple contains quercetin, a powerful antioxidant, along with much of the fruit’s dietary fiber.

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On average, their dietary fiber intake – which helps with feeling fuller for longer and digestive health – went up.

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