Fibermaxxing is a wellness trend focused on eating high amounts of fiber at every meal throughout the day. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends 25 grams of fiber daily for women and 38 grams for men. Most Americans do not meet these targets, averaging about 16 grams per day, and low-fiber diets have been worsened by the popularity of gluten-free products and fiber- and nutrient-poor cereals and breads. Fiber is described as a beneficial carbohydrate for gut health. Adequate fiber intake is linked to weight regulation and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, type two diabetes, and certain cancers, especially colorectal cancer.
"In short, fibermaxxing is exactly what it sounds like-eating a high amount of fiber at every meal, throughout the day. That's as the Department of Health and Human Services recommends 25 grams for women, 38 for men a day. Most Americans, however, are woefully fiber deficient, with 95%, failing to consume the recommended amount, instead averaging a mere 16 grams daily."
"On TikTok, social media influencers can be seen extolling the virtues of fiber (hashtag #fibermaxxing). One such influencer is @shanny_do, a self-proclaimed "fiber-obsessed gastroenterologist," who posted with gusto about what she packs each day for work at the hospital. (For the curious, that's a bowl that includes: Ethiopian spicy lentils, some plain black beans straight from the can, baba ganoush and carrots; a second small bowl of berries-black, blue and raspberries; a Z bar-a kid's protein snack bar made of oats-and an apple.)"
""Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that's beneficial for gut health," Monica Kelly, associate health and wellbeing manager at Montefiore Einstein, explains. Consuming enough fiber not only helps regulate weight, but also "reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease, type two diabetes, [and] lowers your risk for certain types of cancer, especially colorectal cancer," says Hannah Holscher, a professor of nutrition at the University of"
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