Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Health Implications of Dietary Fiber

Latvian Citizens’ Knowledge about Dietary Fibre

“…2). Studies described by Dahl and Stewart (2015) and Martinho et al (2013) corroborate the opinion of Latvian respondents, in that it is very good to know about DF amounts in different raw materials. On Question 4, 61.1% respondents strongly disagree or disagree that whole foods (pasta, rice, bread, cereals) have less fibre than non-whole foods (Fig.…”

Influence of Sous vide Treatment and High Pressure Processing on Nutritional Value and Overall Acceptance of Pulse Spreads

“…The coverage of energy of a serving of pulse spreads was 2.2-3.3% for adolescents and adults. An adequate intake of dietary fibre is 14 g per 1000 kcal for children and adults (Dahl and Stewart, 2015). The content of dietary fibre in pulse spreads is high (Table 4), therefore the coverage of dietary fibre (Fig.…”

Pea Hull Fiber: A Dietary Fiber to Modulate Gastrointestinal Function and Gut Microbiota

“…Because fiber consumption is associated with reduced risk of numerous chronic diseases (8), consumption of pulses (beans, peas, chickpeas, and lentils), which are high in fiber, is recommended in dietary guidelines (48). Pulses, given their contents of oligosaccharides, nonstarch polysaccharides, and resistant starches, would be expected to have significant effects on the gut microbiota and its activities, which in turn may mitigate inflammation and disease risk (6).…”