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Modern Living Is Stripping Our Gut of Healthy Bacteria


Fiber is good for us, yet recent research reveals that humans are gradually losing the microorganisms necessary to convert fiber into food for a healthy digestive tract. Everyone knows that fiber is healthy and an important part of our daily diet. But what is fiber and why is it healthy? Fiber is

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