Stanford study reveals fiber’s hidden cancer-fighting superpowers

Stanford researchers have discovered that digesting fiber produces compounds that directly change gene function, potentially preventing cancer.

Fiber is an essential part of a healthy diet, but less than 10% of Americans consume the recommended daily amount. However, new research from Stanford Medicine may provide a compelling reason to increase consumption of fiber-rich foods like beans, nuts, cruciferous vegetables and avocados.

The study, recently published in