For diabetics, a high-fiber diet feeds gut microbes, lowering blood sugar

(By Meghana Keshavan for STAT)

Plenty of fiber: That’s long been the recommendation for a healthy diet. But why?

The main rationale has been that fiber is made up of undigestible bulk that prevents people from eating unhealthy food — and helps keep the digestive tract regular. Continue reading article here…

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