On Fibermaxxing and Proteinmogging

In continuation of our most recent column, On Nonnamaxxing, I bring you fibermaxxing and proteinmogging. That is, consuming large quantities of fiber and protein. Did I learn these terms from Bento, a viral pug (@bentothebug)? Well, yes. Am I rather convinced “fibermaxxing” and “proteinmogging” will soon be added to our wellness lexicon? Well, yes!

Let’s back up a bit, why might fiber and protein consumption complement each other?

Here’s a circuitous answer, so I might reference Heated Rivalry (re: Wednesday's column!) just once more: In an interview, Hudson Williams remarked that, to bulk for the role of Shane Hollander, he increased his consumption of both protein and fiber. 

Protein, generally, is a bit more complex to digest. As such, supplementing high(er)-protein diets with an increased consumption of fiber can ease digestion. To do so, fiber interacts with protein in slowing digestion, increasing satiation, and regulating blood sugar.

Too much protein and too little fiber, in turn, may induce bloating, inflammation, and constipation.

Moreover, Northwestern Gastroenterologist Olufemi Kassim said, “people who eat high-fiber diets have a more diverse, rich microbiome, which is associated with a lower risk of gastrointestinal (GI) issues.”

All of which is to write, just as much as you’d like to proteinmog, be sure to fibermaxx as well!

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