Fiber may help us age better

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — There is a reason doctors tell us to eat a lot of fiber. It’s supposed to keep us “regular.”
It may also keep you healthy and disease-free as you get older.
Scientists followed older adults for ten years to come up with these results. They found a diet rich in fiber like breads, cereals and fruits helped the participants reach old age without major problems or disabilities.
Those who ate the most fiber were 80 percent more likely to age successfully