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Despite its popular association with trips to the restroom, fiber is no joke. The benefits of an efficient bowel aside, a high-fiber diet can also reduce the risk of stroke, hypertension , and heart disease . Unfortunately, fiber consumption is currently at an all-time low, with less than three percent of Americans meeting the recommended intake . Why Fiber? Fiber is something the body needs but never actually digests—in fact, it remains more or less the same from plate to toilet. It comes in two varieties, soluble and insoluble, and most plant-based foods contain a mixture of the two. Soluble fiber turns to gel in the stomach and slows digestion , which helps lower cholesterol and blood glucose . Insoluble fiber, on the other hand, remains unchanged all the way to the colon, making waste heavier and softer so it can shimmy through the intestines more easily. Regardless of these differences, neither type of fiber is ever absorbed into the body. Skipping out on a...

Oh avocado toast... creamy, hearty, healthy, and more delicious than almost anything—at least that’s the way it feels that way when we’re eating it. It’s hard to imagine a better breakfast! With the perfect combination of carbs, healthy fats, and flavor, what’s not to love? Yes, the classic recipe  (avocado, lemon juice, olive oil, chili flakes, and grainy bread) is always a winner, but eating the same thing day in and day out can ruin even the most delectable items. And we’d hate for that to happen. These nine avocado recipes bring unexpected ingredients to the table like Gorgonzola cheese, mango, chia seeds, and even relish. This way, you can eat avo toast every day, in every way. Photo: Healthy. Happy. Life. 1. Sweet Mango Avocado Toast We’ve always enjoyed mango guacamole  but never thought to load it on our toast instead of chips. This buttery, sweet combo makes for a great breakfast, lunch, or pre-workout snack...