{"id":433341,"date":"2026-01-28T10:36:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T09:36:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/?p=433341"},"modified":"2026-01-28T10:36:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T09:36:45","slug":"fibremaxxing-tendance-manger-toujours-plus-fibres-fausse-bonne-idee-selon-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\/nutrition\/fibremaxing-the-trend-of-eating-more-and-more-fiber-is-a-false-good-idea-according-to-experts-433341","title":{"rendered":"Fibremaxxing: This trend of eating ever more fibre is a false good idea, according to experts."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You hear everywhere that fiber is your best health ally, so why not consume even more of it? On social media, a trend called &quot;fibremaxxing&quot; promises a happy gut microbiome and peak energy. This quest for &quot;more and more&quot; also hides some pitfalls that experts prefer to downplay.<\/p>\n<h2> A trend born from good intentions<\/h2>\n<p> For some time now, dietary fiber has been all the rage. And for good reason: it&#39;s essential for smooth digestion, a balanced gut microbiota, and a healthy metabolism. However, a new trend is taking this good intention to extremes. Fibremaxxing involves far exceeding the recommended daily intake, which is around 25 to 30 grams of fiber, sometimes reaching 50 or even 60 grams. On paper, the idea seems appealing. In reality, it&#39;s more complex. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@join_zoe\/video\/7513142978265763094\" data-video-id=\"7513142978265763094\">\n<section> <a title=\"@join_zoe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@join_zoe?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@join_zoe<\/a> Have you heard about fibermaxxing? It&#39;s a nutrition trend we fully support\u2014shifting the focus from restriction to abundance by adding more fiber-rich plants to every meal. And it&#39;s not just about adding more fiber, it&#39;s more plant variety, texture, and color, too. This pea & pesto orzo (full recipe in the comments \ud83d\udc47) is packed with over 10 different plants, from peas and spinach to walnuts and basil. We took it a step further by adding Daily30+, developed by ZOE scientists to support your digestion, energy, and daily nutrition.* Just one scoop adds 5g of fiber from over 30 plants, a satisfying crunch, and a boost of daily plant diversity to make fibermaxxing effortless. Head to the link in our bio to try Daily30+ \ud83d\udc9b and follow for more healthy recipes to support your gut health. *Daily30+ is naturally high in calcium and copper. Calcium contributes to the normal function of digestive enzymes. Copper contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and the normal function of the immune system.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"\u266c Original sound - ZOE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7513142979092089622?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c Original sound - ZOE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2> A real fiber deficiency in the modern diet<\/h2>\n<p> This obsession with fiber stems from a very real observation: the <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6124841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">majority of adults don&#39;t consume enough<\/a> fiber-rich foods. Between processed foods, refined products, and meals eaten on the go, vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains are often relegated to the back burner. Yet, these foods play a central role in the proper functioning of your body. They promote regular bowel movements, nourish beneficial gut bacteria, stabilize blood sugar levels, and help prevent certain diseases, including colorectal cancer. In other words, wanting to increase your fiber intake is an excellent goal.<\/p>\n<h2> When too much fiber becomes counterproductive<\/h2>\n<p> The problem arises when this increase becomes sudden and excessive. Your digestive system, accustomed to a low-fiber diet, cannot adapt overnight to a massive influx of plant matter. The result: bloating, abdominal cramps, gas, loose stools, or even diarrhea. This excess can cause excessive fermentation in the colon, leading to discomfort and digestive fatigue. In some people, particularly those with a sensitive gut or an imbalanced gut microbiota, these symptoms can be especially pronounced.<\/p>\n<h2> Not all fibers are created equal.<\/h2>\n<p> Another point often overlooked: not all fibers are the same.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> There are soluble fibers, found for example in oats, apples or legumes, which form a gel in the intestine and nourish beneficial bacteria.<\/li>\n<li> And there are insoluble fibers, contained in bran, raw vegetables or certain whole grains, which mechanically stimulate transit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Both are important, but in balanced proportions. However, in a fiber-maxing approach, foods very high in insoluble fiber are often favored, sometimes at the expense of fibers that are gentler on the gut. This imbalance can exacerbate digestive discomfort, particularly in people sensitive to fermentable sugars.<\/p>\n<h2> Focus on progress rather than performance<\/h2>\n<p> Rather than focusing on nutritional performance, health professionals recommend prioritizing gradual progress. Adding fiber progressively, varying your sources, and listening to your body&#39;s reactions allows you to achieve lasting benefits without discomfort. The goal isn&#39;t to break a record, but to nourish your body regularly, with variety and care. A bowl of cooked vegetables, a serving of legumes, a piece of fresh fruit, and whole grains are often enough to meet your recommended intake while respecting your digestive balance.<\/p>\n<h2> The trap of &quot;purifying&quot; trends<\/h2>\n<p> Fibremaxxing ultimately falls into a well-known category: the &quot;detox&quot; or &quot;purifying&quot; trends that promise rapid transformation through extreme practices. However, your body doesn&#39;t need excess to function optimally. It needs consistency, gentleness, and respect.<\/p>\n<p>In short, increasing your fiber intake is a healthy and positive step for your body, digestion, and vitality. However, trying to compensate for years of deficiency in just a few days can create more problems than benefits. The true key to digestive well-being lies in balance, variety, and listening to your body\u2014values far more enduring than any viral trend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You hear everywhere that fiber is your best health ally, so why not consume even more of it?...","protected":false},"author":8375,"featured_media":433342,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable_msn":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6145],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-433341","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nutrition"],"image":{"medium":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MART-PRODUCTION-_-Pexels-200x113.jpg",200,113,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MART-PRODUCTION-_-Pexels-500x281.jpg",500,281,true]},"custom":{"td_video":"","featured_image":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MART-PRODUCTION-_-Pexels.jpg","author":{"name":"Fabienne Baure","avatar":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/fabienne_baure-96x96.jpg"},"categories":[{"term_id":6145,"name":"Nutrition","slug":"nutrition","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":6317,"taxonomy":"category","description":"<p>The Nutrition section of The Body Optimist helps you make sense of food without diets or guilt: foods and trends decoded, hunger and fullness, your relationship with food and balanced eating day to day. Our articles are for all women, whatever their body type, with an approach built on the <strong>pleasure of eating<\/strong> and listening to yourself rather than on restriction.<\/p>\n<h2>What you\u2019ll find in the Nutrition section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Balance without restriction<\/strong>: simple guidelines to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\/nutrition\/eating-better-without-depriving-yourself-a-simple-approach-446864\">eat better without depriving yourself<\/a> over the course of the week.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your relationship with food<\/strong>: guilt, cravings, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\/nutrition\/thinking-about-food-constantly-how-to-calm-the-mind-441188\">constant thoughts about food<\/a> and ways to quiet them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Foods and trends decoded<\/strong>: coffee, fiber, matcha, evening soup\u2026 including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\/nutrition\/eat-soup-every-night-a-vitality-secret-according-to-a-nutritionist-427359\">a nutritionist\u2019s take on eating soup every night<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eating disorders<\/strong>: guidance to recognize the warning signs, support a loved one and know where to turn.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hydration and seasons<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\/nutrition\/fruits-that-are-effective-for-hydration-during-hot-weather-446298\">hydrating fruits for hot days<\/a>, comforting winter cravings and meals that fit your own rhythm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How do you eat a balanced diet without depriving yourself?<\/h2>\n<p>Balanced eating means varying what you eat over several days, not following strict rules at every meal. A satisfying meal usually combines vegetables or fruit, a starch (bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, legumes), a source of protein and a little fat. Eating at fairly regular times keeps you from arriving ravenous at the next meal. Sit down to eat, ideally away from screens, and take time to enjoy your food: fullness signals take a while to kick in. No food is off-limits: chocolate, fries and pastries all have a place in a varied diet. For general benchmarks, the health authorities in your country publish official dietary guidelines that don\u2019t require following any diet.<\/p>\n<h2>Our approach<\/h2>\n<p>Our editorial team rejects diet culture: no weight-loss diets, no calorie counting, no \u201cforbidden\u201d foods and no promises of physical transformation. We believe health can\u2019t be read on a scale and that every body has its own needs. When we share a study or an expert\u2019s view, it\u2019s to inform your choices, not to tell you what to eat. Our articles provide general information and don\u2019t replace advice from a health professional: for any personal question, talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian.<\/p>\n<h2>Our articles to get you started<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\/nutrition\/behind-healthy-eating-invisible-disorders-are-affecting-more-and-more-women-441528\">disorders that can hide behind \u201chealthy\u201d eating<\/a>, and the signs to watch for.<\/li>\n<li>Why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\/nutrition\/the-truth-about-winter-cravings-why-zero-guilt-432503\">winter cravings<\/a> are normal and nothing to feel guilty about.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\/nutrition\/guilt-at-the-last-bite-a-subtle-phenomenon-that-ruins-a-meal-433516\">Last-bite guilt<\/a>, the quiet phenomenon that spoils meals.<\/li>\n<li>Why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\/nutrition\/fibremaxing-the-trend-of-eating-more-and-more-fiber-is-a-false-good-idea-according-to-experts-433341\">\u201cfibermaxxing\u201d<\/a> isn\u2019t as good an idea as it sounds, according to experts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What is intuitive eating?<\/h3>\n<p>Intuitive eating is an approach developed by American dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. It encourages you to reject the diet mentality, listen to your hunger and fullness cues and make peace with all foods. Its goal isn\u2019t weight loss but a calmer, more flexible relationship with food.<\/p>\n<h3>Are there foods you should cut out completely?<\/h3>\n<p>No food needs to be banned from a varied diet unless you have an allergy, an intolerance or a medical reason to avoid it. Very sugary, very fatty or highly processed foods can be enjoyed without guilt, just less often than everyday staples. Labeling foods as \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cbad\u201d can actually fuel frustration and bingeing.<\/p>\n<h3>How do you know if you have an eating disorder?<\/h3>\n<p>Several signs should raise a flag: thinking about food constantly, feeling guilty after meals, cycling between restriction and binges, making yourself throw up or avoiding eating in front of others. Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder, can affect people of any weight. Talk to your doctor, who can refer you to appropriate care, or reach out to an eating disorder support organization in your country.<\/p>\n<p>Keep exploring: put it into practice with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\/recettes\">easy, delicious recipes<\/a>, find all our content in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\">Food<\/a> section and take care of yourself every day with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sante\/bien-etre\">Well-being<\/a> section.<\/p>","parent":6143,"count":230,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":6145,"category_count":230,"category_description":"<p>The Nutrition section of The Body Optimist helps you make sense of food without diets or guilt: foods and trends decoded, hunger and fullness, your relationship with food and balanced eating day to day. Our articles are for all women, whatever their body type, with an approach built on the <strong>pleasure of eating<\/strong> and listening to yourself rather than on restriction.<\/p>\n<h2>What you\u2019ll find in the Nutrition section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Balance without restriction<\/strong>: simple guidelines to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\/nutrition\/eating-better-without-depriving-yourself-a-simple-approach-446864\">eat better without depriving yourself<\/a> over the course of the week.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your relationship with food<\/strong>: guilt, cravings, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\/nutrition\/thinking-about-food-constantly-how-to-calm-the-mind-441188\">constant thoughts about food<\/a> and ways to quiet them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Foods and trends decoded<\/strong>: coffee, fiber, matcha, evening soup\u2026 including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\/nutrition\/eat-soup-every-night-a-vitality-secret-according-to-a-nutritionist-427359\">a nutritionist\u2019s take on eating soup every night<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eating disorders<\/strong>: guidance to recognize the warning signs, support a loved one and know where to turn.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hydration and seasons<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\/nutrition\/fruits-that-are-effective-for-hydration-during-hot-weather-446298\">hydrating fruits for hot days<\/a>, comforting winter cravings and meals that fit your own rhythm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How do you eat a balanced diet without depriving yourself?<\/h2>\n<p>Balanced eating means varying what you eat over several days, not following strict rules at every meal. A satisfying meal usually combines vegetables or fruit, a starch (bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, legumes), a source of protein and a little fat. Eating at fairly regular times keeps you from arriving ravenous at the next meal. Sit down to eat, ideally away from screens, and take time to enjoy your food: fullness signals take a while to kick in. No food is off-limits: chocolate, fries and pastries all have a place in a varied diet. For general benchmarks, the health authorities in your country publish official dietary guidelines that don\u2019t require following any diet.<\/p>\n<h2>Our approach<\/h2>\n<p>Our editorial team rejects diet culture: no weight-loss diets, no calorie counting, no \u201cforbidden\u201d foods and no promises of physical transformation. We believe health can\u2019t be read on a scale and that every body has its own needs. When we share a study or an expert\u2019s view, it\u2019s to inform your choices, not to tell you what to eat. Our articles provide general information and don\u2019t replace advice from a health professional: for any personal question, talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian.<\/p>\n<h2>Our articles to get you started<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\/nutrition\/behind-healthy-eating-invisible-disorders-are-affecting-more-and-more-women-441528\">disorders that can hide behind \u201chealthy\u201d eating<\/a>, and the signs to watch for.<\/li>\n<li>Why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\/nutrition\/the-truth-about-winter-cravings-why-zero-guilt-432503\">winter cravings<\/a> are normal and nothing to feel guilty about.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\/nutrition\/guilt-at-the-last-bite-a-subtle-phenomenon-that-ruins-a-meal-433516\">Last-bite guilt<\/a>, the quiet phenomenon that spoils meals.<\/li>\n<li>Why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\/nutrition\/fibremaxing-the-trend-of-eating-more-and-more-fiber-is-a-false-good-idea-according-to-experts-433341\">\u201cfibermaxxing\u201d<\/a> isn\u2019t as good an idea as it sounds, according to experts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What is intuitive eating?<\/h3>\n<p>Intuitive eating is an approach developed by American dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. 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Talk to your doctor, who can refer you to appropriate care, or reach out to an eating disorder support organization in your country.<\/p>\n<p>Keep exploring: put it into practice with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\/recettes\">easy, delicious recipes<\/a>, find all our content in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/cuisine\">Food<\/a> section and take care of yourself every day with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sante\/bien-etre\">Well-being<\/a> section.<\/p>","cat_name":"Nutrition","category_nicename":"nutrition","category_parent":6143}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/433341","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8375"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=433341"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/433341\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":433461,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/433341\/revisions\/433461"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/433342"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=433341"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=433341"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=433341"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}