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Raising Heart-Healthy Families: What the Latest AHA Guidance Wants You to Know

by just better.®️ on Jun 19 2026
The latest AHA guidance reminds us that heart health starts at home. Discover practical ways to build fiber-rich habits that support lifelong wellness for the whole family.
5 Things You Need To Know About Colorectal Cancer

5 Things You Need To Know About Colorectal Cancer

by just better.®️ on Mar 18 2026
Colorectal cancer rates are rising, including among younger adults. This week’s post covers five important things everyone should know—along with one daily habit that can support long-term colon health.  
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A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Shares Foundational Health Goals for 2026 (Part Two)

by just better.®️ on Jan 08 2026
In Part Two of our Foundational Health Goals for 2026 series, a registered dietitian nutritionist explores three often-overlooked areas that shape everyday health: visceral fat, chronic inflammation, and joyful physical activity, and why they matter for optimal health.
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A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Shares Foundational Health Goals for 2026 (Part One)

by just better.®️ on Jan 01 2026
What should we really be paying attention to as we head into 2026? In Part One of this two-part series, our founder and registered dietitian nutritionist outlines the foundational health goals shaping how we think about gut and metabolic health this year.
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What is Type 3 Diabetes? Understanding the Link Between Blood Sugar and Brain Health

by just better.®️ on Nov 21 2025
Could blood sugar be connected to memory loss? Emerging research points to a link between insulin resistance and Alzheimer’s — a concept some call Type 3 Diabetes. Discover how everyday nutrition choices and prebiotic fiber support both metabolic and brain health.   
Can You Reverse Prediabetes? Here is What a Dietitian Says

Can You Reverse Prediabetes? Here is What a Dietitian Says

by just better.®️ on Nov 13 2025
Can prediabetes be reversed? Our dietitian founder, Kristin Hirano, MS, RD, CN, CD, explains what that really means and how a high-fiber diet supports metabolic balance. Learn how daily habits and just better.® help make prediabetes management simple, practical, and effective.
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5 Things a Dietitian Wants You to Know About Blood Sugar Spikes …and 3 Things You Can Do About It

by just better.®️ on Nov 06 2025
Blood sugar spikes can happen more often than you think—but understanding why makes all the difference. This post breaks down what a dietitian wants you to know about how spikes happen and how simple, fiber-focused habits can help you stay balanced.
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Menopause and the Microbiome: How Hormones Affect Gut Health (and What You Can Do About It)

by just better.®️ on Oct 17 2025
Feeling off-balance through menopause? It could start in the gut. Discover how a thriving microbiome can support improved digestion, sustained energy, and a greater sense of balance every day.   
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Gut Health and Breast Cancer: What New Research Reveals

by just better.®️ on Oct 09 2025
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is the perfect time to highlight research that connects gut health and breast cancer progression. Explore how early detection saves lives and why scientists are paying close attention to the gut health connection.
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Cholesterol and Blood Sugar: The Overlooked Connection

by just better.®️ on Sep 17 2025
Cholesterol and blood sugar do NOT operate in separate worlds—they’re linked through the same metabolic patterns. Learn how fiber supports both and how just better.® helps close the fiber gap.
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Constipation in Older Adults: What Finally Worked for One Family

by just better.®️ on Aug 14 2025
A story of relief, hope, and the kind of care that makes a real difference. See how one woman helped her elderly mother find comfort after months of constipation—starting with a gentle once-daily dose of just better.® prebiotic fiber.  
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Smart & Safe Grilling: Minimize Toxins, Nourish Your Gut

by just better.®️ on Jul 23 2025
Discover science-backed grilling tips to cut harmful HCAs and PAHs—and learn simple ways to stir just better.® prebiotic fiber into marinades, sauces, dressings, and more for invisible digestive support.
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How High-Fiber Lifestyles Support Chronic Disease Prevention

by just better.®️ on Jul 10 2025
Daily choices can help prevent chronic diseases. Learn how a fiber-rich routine supports weight, heart, and digestive health for just better.® long-term wellness.
Gut Health and Alzheimer’s Disease: Insights on Fiber and Metabolic Support

Gut Health and Alzheimer’s Disease: Insights on Fiber and Metabolic Support

by just better.®️ on Jun 26 2025
It’s Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month! Research continues to point to the gut as a key player in maintaining long-term brain health. We’re examining the connection between gut health, fiber, blood sugar, and cognitive function—including why some researchers are calling Alzheimer’s “Type 3 diabetes.” Discover how daily fiber intake can support the gut-brain axis and how just better.® fits into the picture.
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What to Know About Pre-Diabetes (and Why Your Gut Health Matters)

by just better.®️ on Jun 19 2025
The glucose conversation often starts too late. In this post, we take a closer look at pre-diabetes—how it develops, the surprising ways glucose affects energy, cravings, and mood, and how gut health plays a role in stabilizing blood sugar long before diabetes ever enters the picture.
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Cortisol Is Trending. The Gut-Brain Impact Is Bigger Than You Think

by just better.®️ on May 16 2025
Stress can affect everything from sleep to mood to metabolism—and cortisol might be at the center of it all. This post explores how gut health, fiber, and daily habits can support a more steady response to stress.  
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SCFAs and Blood Pressure: The Microbiome Link Explained

by just better.®️ on May 07 2025
Blood pressure regulation starts in the gut. Discover how short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), produced when gut bacteria ferment fiber, help support cardiovascular health—and how just better.® prebiotic fiber fits into your daily routine to support whole-body wellness.
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Young Adults & Colorectal Cancer: Why Fiber Matters More Than Ever

by just better.®️ on Mar 14 2025
Colorectal cancer rates are rising fast in Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z — and fiber could be part of the solution. Learn why gut health matters more than ever for young adults, how diet fuels risk, and the powerful role fiber plays in protecting your colon. Whether you’re looking to protect your own health or understand the connection between fiber and cancer prevention, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss.
Gut Health & Cancer Prevention: The Link Between Fiber & Risk Reduction

Gut Health & Cancer Prevention: The Link Between Fiber & Risk Reduction

by just better.®️ on Feb 27 2025
Research suggests that a high-fiber lifestyle may lower the risk of certain cancers by supporting a healthy gut microbiome, regulating inflammation, and balancing hormones. But here’s the thing—most of us don’t get enough. Learn how fiber fits into cancer prevention and simple ways to add more to your daily routine.