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Let's get down to (Buttered) Brass Tacks, again:
We all know that Fiber helps against Constipation, right? But do we? What if someone genuinely proved the opposite?

Spoiler alert: They did!

Turns out that "adding more traffic to a traffic jam" is a useful metaphor for "adding more fiber to a constipated digestive tract".

Why am I not surprised?

https://butterbei.de/en/posts/fiber-against-constipation/

#nutrition #food #Science #Fiber #fibre #DietaryFiber

Fibre Against Constipation? · Butter bei...

Jammed roads and a jammed-up gut get treated in completely opposite ways. It turns out - to absolutely no one’s surprise - that ‘more traffic’ doesn’t clear congested traffic

Olaf Kock May 19

(Buttered) Brass Tacks:
Good Carbs, Bad Carbs

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Is "good" really good? Or just better than "bad"? If you know me: No surprise here...

https://butterbei.de/en/posts/good-carbohydrates-bad-carbohydrates/

#nutrition #food #Carbs #LowCarb #Fiber #DietaryFiber

Good Carbs, Bad Carbs · Butter bei...

The usual split into ‘good’ and ‘bad’ carbohydrates is a convenient shorthand, but my version of that scale looks different: The bar for ‘good’ is higher.

RDN Nov 12, 2025

The ability of killer T cells to combat melanoma is boosted by short-chain fatty acids produced when gut microbiota metabolize dietary fiber.

Summary: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11-microbiome-fiber-rich-diet-melanoma.html

Original paper: https://www.cell.com/immunity/abstract/S1074-7613(25)00434-0?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS1074761325004340%3Fshowall%3Dtrue

#Science #Health #Cancer #Melanoma #GutMicrobiota #DietaryFiber

How the microbiome and a fiber-rich diet help fight melanoma

Scientists at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) have uncovered how the gut microbiota help the immune system fight melanoma, explaining why patients with a fiber-rich diet and balanced gut bacteria tend to respond better to cancer immunotherapies.

Medical Xpress

Dr Priya Sammani ( MBBS ,DFM )Jul 9, 2025

Just the other day, a patient, let’s call him Mr. Davies, came into my clinic. He’d recently had a routine colonoscopy, and he looked a bit puzzled. #abdominalpain #colonhealth #Dietaryfiber #diverticula #diverticulosis #Gutpockets #Sigmoidcolon

https://priya.health/diverticulosis/

Diverticulosis: What Those Gut Pockets Mean

Learn about diverticulosis, the common condition of having small pouches in your intestines. Understand its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and management, including dietary changes.

Health With Priya

newhealthylifestyles Oct 10, 2024

Happy World Porridge Day! 🥣 Did you know that porridge is not only a comforting breakfast but also a fantastic source of dietary fiber? Fiber is essential for maintaining a healthy digestive system and can help manage cholesterol levels. Check out my latest blog post to learn more about the importance of dietary fiber and how you can incorporate it into your daily meals. Read more! https://my.linkpod.site/healthyfiber 🌾✨ #WorldPorridgeDay #DietaryFiber #HealthyLiving

Unlock the Power of Dietary Fibre for a Healthier Diet!

Do you know why dietary fibre is so important? We take a look at the different types of dietary fibre and the benefits of increasing your dietary fibre intake.

newhealthylifestyles Mar 13, 2024

Did you know that dietary fiber plays an important role in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome? Fiber acts as fuel for the good bacteria in our digestive systems.
https://wellbeing.newhealthylifestyles.com/Importance_of_DietaryFibre

Studies show that consuming fiber-rich foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes can nourish a diverse population of microbes in our guts.

#dietaryfiber #gutmicrobiome

Unlock the Power of Dietary Fibre for a Healthier Diet!

Do you know why dietary fibre is so important? We take a look at the different types of dietary fibre and the benefits of increasing your dietary fibre intake.

vegan24.news Feb 22, 2024

Plant-Based Diets as Allies Against Allergies
Discover the potential of plant-based diets in protecting against allergies. Learn how anti-allergic nutrients and fiber play a crucial role.
#allergendiet #allergies #antiallergicnutrients #dietaryfiber #fiber #immunehealth #PlantBased #vegan24news

https://vegan24.news/plant-based-diets-as-allies-against-allergies/