The amount of fiber in one's diet may be able to explain the link between gut microbes and the mucus lining of the digestive system, and why some people develop inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Researchers in China have shown that boiling tap water before consumption removes up to 90% of the microplastics in hard water and up to 25% of the microplastics in soft water.
Will Bulsiewicz, MD, a gastroenterologist and New York Times bestselling author of "The Fiber Fueled Cookbook," broke down the benefits of apples "one bite at a time" in the caption of the post, listing five health benefits.