✓ Expert Review by: Derek Timm, PhD, RDNPartially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum (PHGG) is a water-soluble, prebiotic dietary fiber with a wide range of clinically validated health benefits. It is the invisible fiber with visible benefits. We’ve assembled helpful resources...
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What is Guar Gum?
Guar gum is a water soluble carbohydrate derived from the guar plant seed. It is used throughout the food industry for its superior thickening, gelling, emulsifying, and stabilizing properties as a result of its high viscosity.
Fiber for IBS: The right fiber may help manage symptoms
It’s estimated that more than 30 million Americans, and about 5-10% of people globally, suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a condition characterized by gas, cramping, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. April is IBS Awareness Month. While there is no cure,...
Best Fiber Supplements of 2024
The Best Fiber Supplements of 2024✓ Expert Review by: Derek Timm, PhD, RDNEach year, millions of people try a fiber supplement to help with constipation, diarrhea or other health concerns. While the right fiber supplement can gently help you achieve regularity, some...
Get to know Sunfiber, a Unique Soluble Prebiotic
You may already be familiar with Sunfiber for its many great dietary fiber benefits. It’s time to also think of Sunfiber as an industry leading prebiotic. This educational webinar, hosted by NutriScience, Taiyo International and the Industry Transparency Center,...
Fiber for Kids
Fiber for Kids ✓ Expert Review by: Derek Timm, PhD, RDNKids need to eat almost as many grams of fiber daily as adults. But they’re not likely to ask for broccoli instead of French fries or pasta. Plus, they have smaller tummies. It’s no wonder most children don’t get...
Fiber Supplements for Constipation: Your Best Options
Fiber Supplements for Constipation: Your Best Options✓ Expert Review by: Derek Timm, PhD, RDNConstipation is a widespread problem. Nearly all of us experience it at one time or another. Constipation can really put a damper on your quality of life. In addition to...
Prebiotic Fiber
Prebiotic Fiber: Everything You Need to Know✓ Expert Review by: Derek Timm, PhD, RDNPrebiotic fiber supports healthy gut bacteria, benefitting your digestive health as well as your immune system. But not all dietary fiber is a prebiotic fiber, and not every prebiotic...
Soluble Fiber
Soluble Fiber: Everything You Need to Know✓ Expert Review by: Derek Timm, PhD, RDNSoluble fiber plays a significant role in good health, yet many people struggle to get enough in their diet. We’ve assembled helpful resources about soluble fiber, including its...
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What is prebiotic fiber?
The gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem of somewhere between 100 to 400 bacteria species (probiotics) that live in the gut. They help regulate digestion, improve nutrient absorption and support immune function, among other benefits. Prebiotic fiber supplements such...
Low-FODMAP diet: Is it right for you?
If you have severe food sensitivities causing gas or bloating, or have been diagnosed Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), your healthcare professional may suggest that you try what is commonly called a low-FODMAP diet. This may help you identify foods that can potentially...
What to do when your stomach isn’t a pizza fan
If you’re a fan of pizza, and your stomach isn’t, you don’t necessarily have to avoid the family favorite. Choosing your ingredients carefully may help you avoid the uncomfortable gas, pain and bloating. Here’s what to do. Start with this low-FODMAP pizza crust recipe...
Water and Fiber: How to address two common digestive shortfalls at once
Two of the most common dietary shortfalls are water and fiber, both of which can contribute to digestive issues. Dissolving a scoop of Sunfiber into your next glass of water is a two-for-one solution for digestion. Learn more about the role that water and fiber play...
How much prebiotic fiber should you eat daily?
We’re getting smarter all the time about dietary fiber and how it supports health. While your grandparents probably knew that fiber helps digestion, the word “prebiotic” didn’t start popping up in scientific literature until 1995 to describe the type of fiber that...