Fiber Maxxing: Should You Really Eat 80 Grams of Fiber a Day?
Key Takeaways ✅ Fiber supports digestive health, gut health, and may reduce the risk of several chronic diseases. ✅ Most adults need about 14 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories consumed (approximately 28 grams per day for someone eating 2,000 calories). ✅ The social media trend of "fiber maxxing" encourages eating 50–80+ grams of fiber daily, but this isn't necessary for most people. ✅ Increasing your fiber intake too quickly can cause bloating, gas, cramping, diarrhea, consti
Jul 234 min read
What If Overeating Isn’t the Problem… But the Symptom?
Overeating is something I hear about from so many clients. They come into sessions feeling frustrated, convinced they lack willpower or that they just need to “try harder.” But what if it has nothing to do with willpower at all? What if overeating isn’t a failure—but a signal. Overeating can look different for everyone, but it often means eating past the point of physical fullness. In the moment, it can feel comforting or even relieving. But afterward, it’s usually followed b
Apr 132 min read
Understanding Carbohydrates and Their Crucial Role in Our Diet
Carbs are our body’s preferred source of fuel. Carbs represent energy in the body. A carbohydrate, whether it is a sugar, starch, or fiber, gets broken down to glucose which then goes through a long process to become ATP. AKA ENERGY!! Carbs are demonized in society currently for a multitude of reasons but when we take a look at the human body, we understand that these foods were created to fuel our body. Types of Carbs: Sugar- the simplest version of a carbohydrate. The bod
Mar 272 min read
