Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about fiber, foods rich in fiber, types of fiber, benefits of fiber, and more.
WebMD provides a chart showing different types of dietary fiber and each of their health benefits.
Learn how to substitute high-fiber foods for low-fiber foods in your meals.
Are You at Risk for Colorectal Cancer?
Determine your risk factors for developing colorectal cancer with this WebMD questionnaire.
Ways to get more fiber in your diet.
A look at the current research on the value of a high-fiber diet to lower cancer risk, including expert recommendations for including fiber in your diet.
Can fiber prevent colon cancer? Studies are mixed. But there?s no doubt it?s good for your heart.
Find out how fiber can help your digestion: It’s much more than keeping you regular.
Did you know fiber can lower cholesterol, help control diabetes, and help you lose weight? Get the facts on adding fiber to your diet.
Training your fast-twitch muscles to act more like slow-twitch can improve your endurance and recovery time.
Diet is important, but alone will not lower cholesterol. It has to be combined with weight loss and exercise.
Get the tips you need from a top nutritionist on how to shop for heart-healthy foods at your local supermarket.
You know you should be eating more fiber. See some of the best fiber food sources – from whole grains to fruits and vegetables, nuts, and seeds.
Common digestion myths about chewing gum, beans and gas, hernias, ulcers, and more.
They’re not just for the birds. Seeds are a tasty, healthy way to spruce up breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Constipated? See why you may be having problems with your bowel movements and whether fiber, water, and exercise can help with constipation.
Quiz: Are You a ‘Super Foods’ Superhero?
Test your knowledge of “super foods” with this quiz.
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Hemorrhoids?
Take this quiz to find out how much you know about what hemorrhoids are, how they’re treated -- and why you’ll probably get them.
Take this quiz to find out how much you know about dietary guidelines.
Is flaxseed the new wonder food? Preliminary studies show that flaxseed may help fight everything from heart disease and diabetes to breast cancer.
High-fiber, whole grain, low calorie … WebMD shows you how to make sense of labels and choose the best breads at your supermarket.
Here's how to get the vitamins and minerals you need.