Tag: Fiber health

According to the National Institutes of Health, dietary fiber plays a crucial role in digestive health, blood sugar regulation, and satiety. While many assume that cooking vegetables might diminish their nutritional value, the impact on fiber is more nuanced and often misunderstood. Heat exposure can alter fiber's physical properties, but it does not inherently increase its total amount.

Over 40 million Americans report digestive issues annually, and seeing whole kernels of corn in your stool is a common, though often misunderstood, observation. So, is whole kernel corn digested? The short answer is: mostly, yes, but not entirely.