Adding 5 grams of daily fiber can reduce mortality risk by 14%, study finds.

Adding 5 grams of fiber daily can reduce mortality risk by 14%, according to research by Professor Tim Spector and chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. The average person already consumes about 15 grams of fiber per day. For maximum health benefits, experts recommend getting fiber from 30 different plant types weekly, as plant-based fiber contains polyphenols that can lower cancer risk, boost mood, and suppress hunger. Bitter and loose-leaf plants are particularly high in beneficial compounds.

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