Fibermaxxing: Why Is Everyone Talking About This Nutrition Trend?
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Among all the unlikely and sometimes dangerous health trends, fibermaxxing stands out for its common sense. This recent term has gained traction on social media, particularly on TikTok, with a trend that involves incorporating more fiber into one’s daily diet.
A quick reminder, if your biology classes were a while ago (and if you’re not a big fan of vegetables): fiber is found in plants, legumes (split peas, flageolet beans, lentils, chickpeas), as well as in oats, chia seeds, and even rice.
Even though this trend seems beneficial for health at first glance, I offer you a little guide to better understand what fibermaxxing is and how to integrate it into your diet.
Fibermaxxing: A Simple Trend Suited for Social Media
A whole name for a concept that is quite simple: eating healthily. Fibermaxxing, this nutrition trend that is booming on social media, encourages adding more fiber to your plate. Nothing new under the sun, but an accessible approach filled with common sense, in line with the “healthy lifestyle” aesthetic that attracts TikTok and Instagram. Behind the videos of green smoothies and colorful bowls, the message is clear: a fiber-rich diet including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and seeds helps to digest better, feel fuller for longer, and boosts energy. Fibermaxxing thus embodies a new way of approaching nutrition: more conscious, more plant-based, but above all, more realistic. A reminder that the healthiest trend is often the simplest: one that puts natural foods back at the center of everyday life.
Fiber-Rich Foods and How to Cook Them
Good news: fiber can easily be added to almost any meal. You can find it in fresh fruits and vegetables, of course, but also in legumes (chickpeas, lentils, red beans), whole grains, chia or flax seeds, and even in certain whole wheat or pea-based pasta. In terms of cooking, there’s no need to revolutionize everything: a morning oatmeal porridge, a lentil soup, or a chickpea curry in the evening is enough to boost your fiber intake. You can also sprinkle your dishes with seeds, opt for whole grain bread instead of white baguette, or swap traditional pasta for their whole grain version. The idea is not to follow a strict diet, but to gradually add more natural ingredients and texture to your plate. There is a very simple rule that works when you want to eat healthier: add colors to your plate!
If you wish, prefer steaming or gentle cooking to retain the maximum amount of vitamins and fiber. And for those who enjoy it, now is the time to be a bit more generous with spices: paprika, curry, turmeric, masala… all scents are welcome to add depth to your dishes.
The Limits of Fibermaxxing
You probably know that an excessive amount of fiber can lead to bloating and digestive discomfort. Even though this trend is full of common sense and beneficial for health, it should be adapted to your needs and your body. For example, if you have a very fast digestion, it’s better to start with small daily doses of fiber, allowing your body to adjust to this new rhythm. If you experience stomach pain after changing your diet, don’t hesitate to consult your doctor or a specialist who can guide you.
The advantage of fibermaxxing is that it’s not really a new trend: it’s simply about consuming the right amount of fiber each day and returning to the basics of nutrition, with natural and unprocessed products. But the magic of social media also lies in reviving the basics of health, and that’s not too bad!
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