“An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” says the old proverb, and science suggests it’s not far from the truth. As we’ve discussed before on this blog, diet plays a key role in overall health. Research continues to highlight the connection between following a healthy diet and long-term well-being. Yet, many of us don’t get enough fiber in our daily diets.
Now, a new study led by Stanford Medicine researchers could convince us to fill our plates with whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts —all fiber-rich foods and the preferred meal of our gut microbiota.
Published in Nature Metabolism, the research shows that two key byproducts of fiber digestion can influence gene expression and play an important role in cancer prevention.