dietary fiber

American  

noun

1. fiber.

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Etymology

Origin of dietary fiber

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relied on increasing dietary fiber and fluid intake, an approach that researchers now say may be overly simplistic and outdated.

From Science Daily

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.

From Salon

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

From Salon

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.

From Salon

Not only are they good sources of protein, but they also provide more dietary fiber than refined grains, which help keep you fuller for longer.

From Salon