Eating just 7 grams more fiber every day can cut your stroke risk and boost your health. Here are simple ways to get more into your diet

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You probably know that fiber is an important ingredient for a healthy diet. But if you’re like most Americans, you aren’t getting nearly enough of it. 

Though it’s best known as the nutrient that helps keep you regular, fiber has other major health benefits. That’s why doctors and nutritionists are urging people to prioritize it.