Research into the Mediterranean diet reflects how dietary fiber can affect measures like triglycerides.

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Additionally, half a cup contains only 30 calories, no fat and provides an excellent source of dietary fiber.

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The three coconut-based flavors will hit shelves this week and offer more protein, less sugar and eight times the dietary fiber of a Snickers bar.

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One only has to look to the flux of dietary recommendations from the USDA. Is fiber in vogue?

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