A "high-fiber" label doesn't always mean a food is good for you. When a processed product claims high fiber, it usually means an isolated fiber like inulin or chicory root was added during manufacturing—and that's not the same as the fiber you get from whole plant foods. Some added fibers do have real benefits, but the label alone doesn't make the product healthy. Learn the difference between natural and added fiber, and how to read a "high-fiber" label with confidence next t

As consumption of ultra-processed foods rises, there's a concerning trend emerging – a decline in the intake of dietary fiber.