Dietary fiber: The 3 biggest myths - and what's really true!
❌ Myth 1: Fiber is only for digestion
Many people think:
Dietary fiber? They just help with bowel movements. Done.
✅ What is really true:
Dietary fibers are multi-talented!
They feed your microbiome - the good gut bacteria.
These produce short-chain fatty acids, which:
✔️ Reduce inflammation
✔️ Stabilize the blood sugar
✔️ Strengthen the immune system
✔️ Stimulate the production of serotonin (happiness hormone)
👉 If you eat too little fiber, your body lacks this support.
The consequences:
♦️ Tiredness
♦️ Mood swings
♦️ A weak immune system
❌ Myth 2: Too much fiber makes you bloated
Many people know this:
You eat more fiber - and suddenly your stomach rebels.
Flatulence, bloating... So better to stop again?
✅ What is really true:
It's not the fiber that's the problem - but too much at once!
Your microbiome needs time to get used to it.
📊 The National Nutrition Study II shows:
👉 Most people in Germany only eat 18 to 19 grams of fiber per day.
👉 At least 30 grams a day is recommended!
➡️ The solution is simple:
✔️ Start slowly and increase the quantity step by step
✔️ Give your body 1 to 2 weeks to adjust
✔️ Drink enough water - 1.5 to 2 liters a day
🚀 This allows your intestines to process the fiber optimally - without side effects.
❌ Myth 3: Fiber is difficult to integrate into everyday life
"I don't have time for elaborate recipes."
Or: "I don't like grains on my plate."
✅ What is really true:
Fiber is easy to incorporate into your meals!
And without stress or sacrifice.
➡️ A few simple examples:
🥣 Oatmeal for breakfast - together with nuts and yogurt (fiber + protein + fat)
🥗 Chickpeas or lentils as part of your main meal - e.g. in a salad or stew
🥬 Lots of vegetables for lunch or dinner - preferably high in fiber, e.g. broccoli, spinach or kale
🌰 Integrate chia seeds or flaxseed into your breakfast or dinner - e.g. in porridge or in a yogurt bowl after a main meal
And what if you need something quick?
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🌾 What happens if you eat too little fiber?
Many people underestimate what a lack of fiber can cause in the long term:
⛔️ A sluggish digestion
⛔️ Cravings
⛔️ Fluctuating blood sugar
⛔️ Less energy
⛔️ A higher risk of obesity
⛔️ A weaker immune system
✅ What are the benefits of more fiber?
They will help you:
✔️ Stay full for longer
✔️ Activate your metabolism
✔️ Strengthen your immune system
✔️ Keep your blood sugar stable
✔️ Feel full of energy - day after day!
➡️ Our tip:
Incorporate more fiber-rich foods into your main meals.
And if you want to make it easy for yourself, BS+ Dietary Fiber Plus is the uncomplicated solution for your daily extra portion of dietary fiber!
You can find all the information here: www.meine-tcm.com/produkt/bs-ballaststoffe-plus
🌾 Conclusion:
Your gut is the center of your health. Give it what it needs - and you will feel the change throughout your body.
A healthy gut is the source of your strength.
Author: Unknown
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