Last year, protein dominated fitness and diet trends. Recently, fibre has captured the spotlight in wellness conversations. Most people still consume far too little fibre each day. Posts tagged #fibremaxxing and #fibermaxxing have reached over 150 million views on TikTok. Videos show chia seeds sprinkled on porridge. Nutritionists highlight kidney beans and chickpeas across social feeds. The NHS recommends adults eat 30g of fibre daily. In the UK, 96% fail to reach that target. Average intake remains around 16.4g per day. Women consume less fibre than men. Many nutrition experts welcome the growing attention. They say fibre finally receives the…
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