If you've eaten anything that comes in a box, a bar shape or package carrying a "high fiber" or " gluten-free" claim, there's a very good chance you've partaken of inulin, also known as chicory root ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Key Takeaways Chicory root contains inulin, which helps improve digestion and gut health.It can be used as a caffeine-free coffee substitute with a similar ...

If you've seen chicory root coffee at the grocery store and been confused about what it actually is, you're not alone. While many have embraced eating the leaves of chicory plants—tightly packed heads ...

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 ...

Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission Registered dietitians, nutritionists, and doctors all love preaching the importance ...

Inulin: Does the name ring a bell? Probably not. But we are well aware of the nutrient category it falls in: Fibre. Yes, inulin is a soluble dietary fibre that plants produce and use as their energy ...

MORRIS PLAINS, NJ--(Marketwired - Feb 22, 2017) - For the first time, a new study 1 shows that BENEO's prebiotic chicory root fiber, Orafti ® Inulin, induces selective changes in the gut's microbiota ...

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 ...