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Taiyo’s Sunfiber earns Monash University’s Low FODMAP Certification

Bloating Relief, Fiber Health Benefits, Fiber Without Side Effects, News

Sunfiber® is the first fiber and first stand-alone ingredient to become a Monash University Low FODMAP Certified™ product. Why so many are talking about FODMAPs FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligo-saccharides, Disaccharides, Mono-saccharides and Polyols) are a group of dietary sugars which are poorly absorbed in the small intestine. They are known to cause gas related pain, intestinal […]

The story of Sunfiber: from family farm to global digestive health

Fiber Health Benefits, From the Experts, Intestinal Health

Natural health expert Bryce Wylde travels to India to explore Sunfiber’s origin.   Sunfiber, the world’s most researched soluble dietary fiber, is derived from the guar plant grown in arid western India. Wylde visits the family farmers who grow the unassuming plant (its leaves and beans have been a staple food in this region for […]

The journey from humble bean to superfiber

Sunfiber: The journey from humble bean to superfiber

From the Experts, Intestinal Health

Good things happen when traditional farming and medicine blend with modern nutritional science. A humble bean, grown for centuries in India, has evolved from a staple food to one of nutritional science’s most promising fibers. Natural health expert Bryce Wylde travels to India to explore the guar plant’s simple beginnings and learn how modern science […]

Sunfiber included in TV’s list of medicine cabinets’ must-haves

Sunfiber included in TV’s list of medicine cabinets’ must-haves

From the Experts, News

This time of year, many people are considering changing the contents of their medicine cabinets to include more natural remedies. Holistic pharmacist Sherry Torkos, author of the Canadian’s Guide to Natural Medicine, recently shared some of her favorite good-for-you health solutions when she visited several northern California television stations. We were thrilled that Sunfiber was […]

These fashionistas read that we’re the secret to a slimmer holiday

Marie Claire readers told Sunfiber may help manage holiday weight gain

Fiber Health Benefits, From the Experts, Weight Management

If you’re looking to keep your weight in check this holiday season, Marie Claire magazine had some disheartening news. In an article about holiday weight gain, Assistant Editor Chelsea Peng wrote that many of us are the lightest we will be all year. This is according to a New England Journal of Medicine study that […]

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Canadian viewers get tips on managing seasonal overindulgences

From the Experts, News

You want to make the most of the season, but overfilling your plates at those end-of-summer picnics, festivals and barbecues may lead to gas, bloating and other tummy troubles. When holistic pharmacist Sherry Torkos appeared on Ontario’s Morning Live she told viewers that a regulating fiber helps your body manage those occasional overindulgences of seasonal […]

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Health pro on Sirius Radio clears up the confusion about fiber

Fiber Without Side Effects, From the Experts, News

Your body needs fiber. That much, most people know. But what fiber does, how much you need and where to get it may be unclear. Thankfully Sirius Radio asked registered dietitian nutritionist Felicia Stoler to answer these common questions and reduce the confusion about fiber. We were overjoyed that this health author and former TV […]

U.S. Food and Drug Administration confirms that Sunfiber meets its definition of a dietary fiber

Fiber Health Benefits, News

With less than two years to comply with the new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) nutrition labeling rule for fiber, countless food, beverage and supplement manufacturers are nervous about their formulas. If the fiber in their product doesn’t meet the new requirements within two years, everything from packaging to advertising may need to change, […]