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Nutrition Expert Interviewed for Fiber Story

March 20, 2026

Clinical Professor and Chair for the Department of Interdisciplinary Health SciencesMindy Haar, Ph.D., RDN, was interviewed for a article about the best time of day to consume fiber. Haar emphasizes that fiber not only promotes fullness but also supports a diverse and healthy gut microbiome, which in turn influences digestion, immune function, and metabolic health. She notes that including fiber-rich foods鈥攕tarting with breakfast鈥攈elps set up these benefits early in the day. In addition, Haar highlights fiber鈥檚 role in reducing chronic disease risk, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes, by improving cholesterol levels and supporting overall metabolic balance.