HEALTH MINUTE: WHY FIBER MAY BE THE “IT” NUTRIENT

It’s an essential part of a healthy diet, but fiber hasn’t always gotten the recognition that it deserves. However, experts say that’s beginning to change as more people learn the benefits of this indigestible carbohydrate. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither explains why one dietitian is calling fiber the “it” nutrient of the year.