| Q: Hello! What’s the fiber supplement you were discussing on your episode of The Run-Through?
A: After being diagnosed with Celiac disease in the summer of 2020, I went cold turkey on gluten—but didn’t realize the adverse effects not eating things like whole-grain bread would have on my gut. The NIH has found that almost every single American is already deficient in fiber (you should aim for somewhere between 25 and 38 grams per day, depending on various lifestyle factors), and it’s even worse for those who adhere to speciality diets. One of the ways I make sure to hit that goal is to take the fiber supplement from Love Wellness every night before bed, which is a blend of psyllium seed, vegetables, and digestive enzymes, which has 1.5 grams of both soluble and insoluble fiber. I also eat two Sakara fiber gummies during the afternoon (it’s kind of like a Swedish fish spiked with 6 more grams of fiber) and add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds into a glass of water, let it sit for 5 minutes, then chug it (10 grams of fiber, but somewhat less pleasant) and try to start every meal with a salad the size of my hand. Yes, it is a lot of work, but with gut-related diseases and colon cancer on the rise, it’s worth the hassle. |
