How Much Fiber Do You Really Need?

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Move over protein, there's a new macronutrient in town. We talk a lot about how important it is to hit your daily protein goals , sharing high-protein desserts , trying protein coffee , and even taste testing that viral protein popcorn (spoiler: we kind of get the hype). But with only about 5 percent of the US population meeting the current recommendations for fiber intake, the tides have started to turn, leading to an interesting but seemingly effective trend: "fibermaxxing."

In essence, fibermaxxing aims to increase the amount of high fiber foods in each meal. Think leafy greens, berries, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. On TikTok , people participate by making huge salads with ingredients like cabbage, carrots, and b