Prebiotic fiber may help relieve athletes’ sudden bathroom urges
Fitness enthusiasts and competitive athletes often have an embarrassing problem: sudden bouts of diarrhea. In fact, scientists estimate that 30 to 60 percent of athletes experience sudden bouts of diarrhea during training and competition. “Instead...
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Fiber basics: The 411 on dietary fiber benefits
Dietary fiber can be your healthy lifestyle ally. Consuming the right amount of fiber may help you maintain a healthy weight, stay regular and even support healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Yet most Americans don’t get enough fiber from ...
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How often should you poop? (And other embarrassing questions)
Is it normal to poop a couple times a day? Just a couple times a week? Is it normal if your poop is nearly always shaped like a nut-filled candy bar? (Have you looked?!) Everybody poops and your poop is a window to your health. It’s not only good ...
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Drink this daily to support your digestive health
If you’re feeling constipated or a little bloated, it may be because you’re falling short on your fiber intake or a bit dehydrated. In fact, both shortfalls are very common causes of digestive issues. Dissolving a scoop of Sunfiber into your next ...
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Are fiber supplements safe for kids?
More of us are eating our meals at home, and recent industry reports predict this trend will continue. Even though home-cooked meals tend to be healthier overall, ensuring kids consistently consume the right amounts of nutrients may be challenging...
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Good news about IBS and dietary fiber
By now, we all know fiber is part of a healthy diet. But for people suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), their relationship with fiber can be a little complicated. That’s because some fibers can ease IBS symptoms while others may worsen ...
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