The Cass Health Podcast
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The Cass Health Podcast
The Benefits of Fiber with Dr. Jeals Brines
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Cass Health
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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Cass Health Family Medicine provider Dr. Jeals Brines joins us to talk about all of the amazing ways fiber can help improve your health. Listen in to learn more about:
- Fiber-rich foods
- Daily fiber goals
- Supplements
- Gut health
- Cleanses
- Cardiovascular health
- Weight loss
- and more!
Why fiber?
What is fiber?
Are all fibers created equally?
Fiber supplements
How much fiber do we need in a day?
Recommended fiber-rich foods
Explaining the gut microbiome
Dr. Brines' suggestion for ingredient lists
Fiber's impact on lowering cancer risk
Fiber's impact on cardiovascular health
Relationship between fiber and glucose
Dr. Brines' unsolicited fun fact
Can fiber help with weight loss?
Can fiber help you live longer?
Dr. Brines' word of caution on cleanses
Easy ways to increase fiber intake
Additional fiber rich foods
Importance of increasing water intake