'Fibermaxxing,' explained: Why nutrition experts support this TikTok trend
TikTok can be an unreliable source when it comes to scientifically sound wellness advice. Health specialists agree that the likes of ' bed rotting ' and mouth taping aren't the remedies content creators purport them to be. In a surprising turn of events, there's one trend sweeping the platform that nutrition experts are getting behind: fibermaxxing.
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Refreshingly, this trend focuses on what you add to your diet, not what you avoid or take away.
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As you've probably gathered from the term's Gen Z vibes, fibermaxxing revolves around getting the most from the nutrient. (The gut health equivalent to predecessors such as flavormaxxing and sleepmaxxing.)
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Chia seed pudding is the poster child, but you can fibermaxx with foods you probably already have in your kitchen. It can be as easy as eating overnight oats topped with berries and shredded coconut or a bean salad with chopped peppers and avocado, leaving the skins on your fruit and vegetables, or sprinkling a grain bowl with toasted nuts and seeds.
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'Fibermaxxing is all about squeezing more fibre into every meal, and your gut microbes will thank you for it. Fibre is the fuel they thrive on, helping to keep your gut healthy, your digestion regular and your immune system supported,' Tim Spector, a medical doctor, professor, author and microbiome expert in the U.K., said in an Instagram Reel.
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In the post, Spector cited a World Health Organization review that found that eating five grams more fibre a day could reduce the risk of premature death by roughly 14 per cent, while making a charred corn and white bean salad. (A 170-gram serving of cooked white beans contains 11 grams of fibre alone.)
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'The benefits go well beyond the gut,' Spector added. 'Fibre slows digestion, helps regulate appetite and is linked to a lower risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and even some cancers. If there's one trend worth trying this year, it's this one.'
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Karan Rajan, a surgeon with more than 10 million followers across platforms, showed how straightforward it can be to meet daily requirements. Fifty grams of pistachios, 80 grams of edamame, 100 grams of frozen green peas or hummus, one medium pear with the skin on, 75 grams of lentils and one tablespoon of chia seeds, psyllium husk or flaxseed all have five grams of fibre each.
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