Fiber is "the new protein," according to market research firms. But it could also be the new pain in your stomach. If you're like most Americans, you're trying to add more fiber to your diet. That's a ...

Chicory root is being added to many packaged foods, and enjoyed as a coffee substitute. Here's what you need to know about it. If you've seen chicory root coffee at the grocery store and been confused ...

Emerging science, new ingredients and consumer demand are pushing fiber into a new era of metabolic, gut‑health and ...

We Americans are fast becoming a nation of label readers. If we’re not on diets that lead us to investigate the many ingredients found in our myriad packaged foods, we’re getting more curious about ...

Chicory is a flowering plant of the dandelion family, Asteraceae, identified by its tough stem and blue and purple flowers. While the flowers and leaves can be used, it’s the plant’s root that is most ...