Social-Ize Your Health Podcast ™
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Social-Ize Your Health is a monthly, Jamaica-based health and wellness podcast, exploring practical, science-informed topics related to everyday health, nutrition, fitness, skincare, and overall wellbeing. We will also provide you with the opportunity to share your health and wellness stories and a whole lot more! So, you can go healthy like you mean it!
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Update: 🌿 Exciting news! The podcast episodes are now coming to you weekly, while still keeping the seasonal theme you love. I hope you’ll enjoy these bite-sized, healthful insights as we continue to Social-Ize our health together.
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Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any health concerns or before making changes to your health routine.
Social-Ize Your Health Podcast ™
Fibermaxxing: Smart Health Habit or Just Another Wellness Trend?
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Is "fibermaxxing" the next big wellness trend, or is it simply an old nutrition lesson with a new name?
You've probably seen the word fibermaxxing popping up online, with people adding enormous amounts of fibre to their diets in the name of better digestion, weight management, blood sugar control, and gut health.
But here's the thing: the importance of dietary fibre isn't new.
In this episode, we take a closer look at the science behind fibre and separate the genuinely beneficial advice from the social-media hype.
We'll explore what fibre actually does in the body, the different types of fibre, its relationship with digestive health and overall health, and whether you can actually have too much of a good thing.
We will also talk about how to increase your fibre intake without spending a fortune on supplements, powders, and gummies.
From oats to callaloo, you may already have some excellent sources of fibre in your kitchen.
***You can find the full list of researched references and further readings below.
Main Discussion Points
- What "fibermaxxing" actually means
- What science says about dietary fibre
- How fibre interacts with the gut microbiome
- Fibre, blood sugar, and type 2 diabetes
- Can you eat too much fibre?
- When fibre supplements may be useful
- Affordable ways to increase fibre without expensive supplements
- Health Myth Debunked
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Resources/Freebies:
1. Helpful Blog Posts/Videos:
- The Mediterranean Diet - Benefits, Foods and How to Follow It
- Longevity Habits from the World’s Blue Zones
- Let's Get Nutty
- Are Chia Seeds Really an Omega-3 and Protein Powerhouse?
- Video: Let's Talk Chia Seeds
2. Almonds and Olivez Wellness Blog
References and Further Reading
- Ariyarathna P, Mizera P, Walkowiak J, Dziedzic K. Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Soluble and Insoluble Dietary Fibers in Whole Grains and Their Health Benefits. Foods. 2025 Jul 11;14(14):2447.
- Bakr AF, Farag MA. Soluble Dietary Fibers as Antihyperlipidemic Agents: A Comprehensive Review to Maximize Their Health Benefits. ACS Omega. 2023 Jul 3;8(28):24680-24694.
- Chen Z, Liang N, Zhang H, Li H, Guo J, Zhang Y, Chen Y, Wang Y, Shi N. Resistant starch and the gut microbiome: Exploring beneficial interactions and dietary impacts. Food Chem X. 2024 Jan 3; 21:101118.
- Deleu S, Machiels K, Raes J, Verbeke K, Vermeire S. Short chain fatty acids and its producing organisms: An overlooked therapy for IBD? EBioMedicine. 2021 Apr; 66:103293. doi: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2021.103293. Epub 2021 Apr 1.
- Deehan, Edward & Mocanu, Valentin & Madsen, Karen. (2024). Effects of dietary fibre on metabolic health and obesity. Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 21. 301-318.
- Gholami Z, Paknahad Z. Psyllium supplementation and lipid profiles: systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Genes Nutr. 2025 Dec 9;20(1):27.
- Jovanovski E, Yashpal S, Komishon A, Zurbau A, Blanco Mejia S, Ho HVT, et al. Effect of psyllium (Plantago ovata) fiber on LDL cholesterol and alternative lipid targets, non-HDL cholesterol and Apolipoprotein B: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Am J Clin Nutr. 2018;108(5):922–32.
- Reynolds A, Mann J, Cummings J et al.Carbohydrate quality and human health: a series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The Lancet, 2019; 393, 434-445.
- Slavin JL. Position of the American Dietetic Association: health implications of dietary fiber. J Am Diet Assoc. 2008 Oct;108(10):1716-31. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2008.08.007. Erratum in: J Am Diet Assoc. 2009 Feb;109(2):350.
- Weickert MO, Pfeiffer AFH. Impact of Dietary Fiber Consumption on Insulin Resistance and the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes. J Nutr. 2018 Jan 1;148(1):7-12.
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