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Is Fibermaxxing Safe? Yes, but Here's What Dietitians Want You to Avoid

Most people are getting fibermaxxing wrong — and they don’t even know it. The trend has taken over wellness social media for good reason. Fiber genuinely works. It supports digestion, feeds beneficial gut bacteria, regulates blood sugar, and lowers cholesterol. Plus, most Americans fall well short of the recommended daily intake, so the impulse to eat more of it makes complete sense. But the problem isn’t the goal. It’s the all-or-nothing mindset that turns a legitimately healthy habit into a source of bloating, cramping, and digestive misery. As Heather Butscher, RDN, at U...