Professor Shane-McWhorter talks about the importance of fiber and notes that, although it is sold as a supplement, people often forget that they can get a lot of fiber just through consumption of green, leafy vegetables and certain fruits. She notes that prickly pear cactus, among others, available as a …

Professor Shane-McWhorter gives us a quick medical overview of the ways that fiber acts in the human body including increasing the feeling of fullness after eating, helping to retard glucose entry into the bloodstream, and aiding in the lowering of cholesterol levels, among others…. More videos with Professor Shane-McWhorter: Laura Shane-McWhorter, …

Professor Shane-McWhorter lets us know how we can find out whether the products on the drugstore or grocer’s shelves are safe and sound by simply checking the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) website. Products that have been approved by the USP carry a seal of approval, and the website can …