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Fiber is good for you because it helps prevent bowel cancer and it is an needed nutrient.

It also helps you to feel fuller for long which will make you less incline to snack

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Diverticular disease


Do low cholesterol diest work?

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Do high fiber diets work to lose weight?

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Do high fiber diets make you poop?

yes


Is increasing fiber a good weight loss strategy?

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What types of animals should be fed high fiber diets and why?

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