Fiber for Athletes: Timing, Gut Health & How Much You Need

Fiber has been having a moment lately. With social media trends like “fibermaxxing" on the rise and countless fiber-rich products hitting the market, it’s easy to get the misguided message that more is always better. So...how much fiber do athletes actually need?

In episode 142 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, fellow Sports Dietitian Angie Dye, MS, RDN, CSSD, joins me to answer that question and explain how to include fiber to support health without sabotaging your training.

Angie and I discuss:

• What fiber is and why it's so important
• Different fiber types and how much you should be eating each day
• How fiber supports gut health, blood sugar, heart health, and more
• When to eat fiber and when to avoid it around training and racing
• What "fibermaxxing" is and if you should do it
• Our favorite high-fiber foods for athletes
• Whether fiber supplements and fortified foods have a place in your diet
• Special considerations for vegan and vegetarian athletes
• Practical ways to increase your fiber intake without upsetting your gut

A big takeaway from this conversation is that athletes shouldn't fear fiber. They just need to be strategic with it! Tune in to hear the whole conversation.

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Disclaimer: All information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition recommendations.

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