We all know that what we eat can play a part in managing and maintaining a healthy weight. One way to support a healthy diet is to add fiber. Fiber is digested differently than other nutrients, so it adds bulk, regulates...
What is Fibermaxxing? Everything You Need to Know about Your Daily Fiber Intake
Laura G. Rhue, MSN, APRN-BC
March 12, 2026
The recommendation to increase the fiber in our diet is nothing new. So why has maximizing fiber become a recent trend that we see online and in social media? Learn more about why fiber is good for you, how much you really...
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines and Heart Health: What to Know
Karen E. Aspry, MD, and Verity Ramirez, MD
February 24, 2026
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), released on January 7, 2026, are set to shape the diets and health of tens of millions of Americans. Here’s what’s good, what’s unexpected, and what to question in the...
The Truth about Fad Diets and How to Build Healthy, Sustainable Habits
Andrew R. Luhrs, MD
December 16, 2025
Every year, new diet trends promise rapid weight loss, detoxification, or a “miracle” fix to health problems. From juice cleanses to carbohydrate-elimination challenges, these quick-fix plans often sound appealing—especially...