Fiber is having a moment online. And while we're not mad about it, we are over the idea that you need to "max" everything to be healthy. In this episode, Annie and Jen break down what fiber does (and what it definitely doesn't), why so many women fall short, and how to increase fiber in a way that feels simple, doable, and doesn't wreck your stomach.

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• What fiber really does for blood sugar, digestion, heart health, and colon health
• Why "fiber maxing" can backfire if you increase too quickly
• The connection between carbs and fiber (and why avoiding carbs often means missing your fiber goals)
• Simple, high-return fiber habits that make hitting 25g feel easy