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Prebiotic Fiber & Gut Science

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  • Prebiotic Fiber & Gut Science

The Fiber Gap: How Much the American Diet Is Actually Missing

  • August 21, 2026
  • Andrea Olson
Only five percent of Americans hit the USDA fiber target. The other ninety-five percent are not slightly below; they are missing roughly half their daily requirement on average. The most…
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  • Prebiotic Fiber & Gut Science

Sunchokes (Jerusalem Artichokes): The Native Prebiotic Tuber Hiding in Plain Sight

  • August 21, 2026
  • Mary Allen
Raw sunchokes contain up to 90% inulin by dry carbohydrate weight, which will cause severe abdominal cramping and flatulence if you eat a full bowl without prior acclimation. Double-boiling raw…
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