Fiber-maxxing: The nutrition trend worth paying attention to

While protein is definitely still having a moment, fiber has also entered the chat. However, unlike with most trends, this one comes with decades of medical evidence behind it. 

In a recent GBMC webinar, colon and rectal surgeon Dr. Valerie Cabrera-Leon explained what the buzz is about, what fiber does for your body, and how to add more of it without overhauling your life. It’s a topic she says she discusses with almost every patient, every day. 

Fiber does far more than keep you regular. Dr. Cabrera-Leon explains how it supports your gut, your heart, your blood sugar, and more, and why the two main types of fiber each play a different role. You don’t need a pill, a powder, or a perfect diet. The most sustainable approach is simpler than the wellness influencers make it sound. 

Dr. Cabrera-Leon shares her go-to everyday swaps, a label-reading trick that makes grocery shopping easier, and a smoothie she makes when she’s in a rush. 

Dr. Cabrera-Leon also answers real questions from webinar attendees with practical, tested ideas. Watch the full webinar to hear Dr. Cabrera-Leon’s advice and find out how to make fiber part of your routine. 

If you have questions about your digestive health, talk to your primary care doctor or visit our website to find one.