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Claim Text: When increasing your fiber consumption, it’s best to do it slowly and drink plenty of water throughout the day, said Dr. Wendi LeBrett, a gastroenterologist in Los Angeles.
Simplified Text: Dr. Wendi LeBrett advises increasing fiber intake slowly and drinking plenty of water to reduce symptoms like bloating and gas.
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Claim Maker: Dr. Wendi LeBrett
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "title": "gastroenterologist", "person": "Dr. Wendi LeBrett", "location": "Los Angeles" }
Subject Tags: Health Nutrition Medical Advice
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Created: September 18, 2026 at 2:10 AM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 18, 2026 at 2:10 AM (3 weeks ago)

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Are You Eating Enough Fiber?

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https://nytimes.com/interactive/2026/09/15/well/eat/how-much-fiber-do-you-need.html

Most adults in the U.S. fall short of recommended daily fiber intake. Increasing fiber can improve health, and this article provides strategies for incorporating more fiber into breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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if you’re still struggling to reach your fiber goal after eating more of these foods, it’s OK to add a supplement like psyllium husk, Dr. LeBrett said. 1.000

Simplified: Dr. LeBrett advises that it is acceptable to add a supplement like psyllium husk if one is struggling to reach their fiber goal.

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Try adding five grams of fiber to your daily total every day for a week, then bump it up by another five grams per day for the next week and so on until you hit at least 21 to 38 grams per day, Ms. Pe... 1.000

Simplified: Dalia Perelman suggests increasing daily fiber intake by five grams each week until reaching the recommended goal.

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Psyllium fiber can improve common digestive issues. 0.950

Simplified: Psyllium fiber can improve common digestive issues

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That’s because experts generally recommend getting fiber from whole foods. 1.000

Simplified: Experts generally recommend getting fiber from whole foods rather than supplements.

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And to ensure your gut microbes are well fed, eat plenty of fiber from plant-based whole foods, Dr. McWhorter said. 0.900

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