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[TanyaRD]

This is a favorite topic of mine. My newest favorite that I love to hate is FIBER. Practically everything right now is "High Fiber". Unfortunately, most of these products are no higher in fiber than they have ever been because companies are using "fake fibers" such as maltodextrin, chicory root, oat fiber, inulin. These fibers don't have the same benefit as soluble and insoluble fibers and nobody is sure if there is any benefit whatsoever. However, they are technically fibers therefore can be listed as such on the label. Look at the ingredient list for some of the above ingredients. Some of the big offenders are granola bars (like Fiber One), cereals, breads (often say "double fiber), yogurts, cottage cheese. Best bets for fiber remain in true whole grains, fruits and vegetables. It is important to be a cautious consumer.