Is Fibermaxxing Just Hype — Or Actually Helpful? / Ep 168

Have you noticed that fiber seems like the new wellness darling?  Almost overnight, influencers, headlines, and health gurus have shifted their focus to a trend called fibermaxxing — complete with daily targets, checklists, and potentially, a whole lot of pressure to “get it right.” Join us as we take a closer look at what fibermaxxing actually is, why it’s gaining so much popularity, and what to consider if you’ve been thinking about giving it a try. We also explore what this wellness moment reveals about diet culture as a whole—and how quickly “helpful” advice can turn into another source of pressure. Along the way, we dig into an important conversation on fiber, including the difference between getting it from whole foods versus supplements and “fiber-added” products, and why more isn’t always better, especially for digestion and gut health, an. In this episode: Why fiber has become wellness culture’s latest fixation When “more” fiber helps—and when it might backfire The unintended consequences of common nutrition messaging How simple, balanced nourishment supports long-term health   Register for Exhale: A Retreat for Women Who are Tired of Doing it All::  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1970003420261?aff=oddtdtcreator Connect with us! The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara’s Newsletter: www.taradeleonfitness.com/connect  Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com