date:Jan 14, 2019
n The New York Times, and when our gut bacteria is happy, they help to keep the intestines and immune system working well. The mice that were fed low-fiber diets developed inflamed intestines, put on weight, and had higher blood sugar levels. While it was the healthy gut bacteria that kept these problems from occurring in some mice, it was the high-fiber diet that led to the healthy gut bacteria.
It promotes healthy bones
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