🍌The Daily Ritual Your Gut Will Thank You For...

I eat a pretty healthy diet overall… but…

I still take a fiber supplement (btw I’ve tried around 65 different supplements over 7 years and I’ve got the empty boxes to prove it :p)

You’ve probably heard it before: “Food first, supplements second.” 

And that’s absolutely true…. when it comes to fiber, whole foods like fruit, veg, legumes, and whole grains bring a powerful entourage of vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that no pill or powder can replicate.

But let’s be real… how many of us are actually getting enough? (newer studies even suggest we should be aiming for >30g to unlock even more health benefits)

The latest stats show a jaw-dropping 96% of people in the UK and US don’t hit the recommended daily intake of fiber. 

And if you're someone who’s aiming not just for “not constipated” but thriving gut health and more… you’re going to need more than a sad salad and a banana.

Here’s the other thing people forget: not all fiber is created equal.

Some fibers (like psyllium) are mostly bulking agents that help keep things moving. 

But prebiotic fibers… the kind that actually feed your gut microbes and encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria… are a very specific subset. 

They’re found in foods like onions, garlic, leeks, chicory root, legumes, and mushrooms.

Which brings me to this… mushrooms. Please allow me an aside about mushrooms (it’ll be worth it)

Mushrooms contain a fascinating prebiotic fiber called beta-glucan…very sciencey and sounds great, right? 

But to get just 3 grams of prebiotic fiber from mushrooms, you’d need to eat upwards of 300g of them. That’s a whole punnet and then some… daily. Not exactly practical or needed or wanted…

Especially if you’re in a rush, traveling, or just not in the mood to sauté fungi at 7am.

That’s where a prebiotic fiber supplement comes in.

It’s certainly not a replacement for food…but neither is your protein shake! It is simply a convenient insurance policy. 

A quick, low-calorie, tasteless scoop you can stir into your morning water or yoghurt. 

No prep required or a side of bloating and mess. 

Think of it like a protein shake for your microbiome. I mean no one says protein powder is bad just because chicken exists. 

Some days, I want fiber without needing to cook beans. Some days, I want to nourish my gut without eating a 500-calorie grain bowl. 

And on most days, I want a consistent, measurable dose of clinically-backed prebiotic fibers I know my gut bugs love.

Of course, fiber supplements aren’t magic. They’re not meant to be. 

But they can fill a critical gap…especially when they’re designed for gut health, using multiple fermentable fiber types that mimic the diversity your microbiome thrives on.

So yes: food first, always. 

But there’s no shame in having a shortcut when it’s backed by science, easy to use, and tailored to support the ecosystem inside you.

Frankly (not that they asked me to), if I were speaking on behalf of your gut microbes…they would say they don’t care how they get fed as long as they get fed!

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