Let's Talk Fiber

As we all know, the focus of flexible dieting is meeting your macros - protein, carb and fat - targets each day...but what about your micros, for instance - fiber?

We ask our members to track their fiber and to hit a daily minimum so that they’re hitting their micro-nutrients as well as their macro-nutrients for many reasons. Not only does it come with a slew of health benefits but it can make dieting easier, here’s why!

High fiber foods...

• can help lower cholesterol, and manage blood sugar levels
• are slower to digest, leaving you full for longer
• help keep you regular
• provide an array of vitamins and minerals
• are often high volume so you get more bang for your macro buck

What foods should I eat to get my fiber number up?

Small changes like ensuring that you have 2-3 servings of fruits and vegetables at each meal adds up!

Should I supplement?

Although we prefer you get your fiber through whole foods since it ensures that you’re eating plenty of nutrient rich foods, sometimes you may need to give yourself a little boost. Supplements are meant to compliment a well rounded diet, not be the core of it. Remember, fiber supplements still need to be tracked so reference the nutrition information on whatever supplement you use.