For decades, nutritionists told us to "eat more fiber" - but what if this advice is backfiring for millions? Emerging research reveals most people are eating the wrong type of fiber, triggering:
✓ Bloating (in 68% of adults)
✓ Thyroid dysfunction
✓ Vitamin deficiencies

The Fiber Mistake 9 Out of 10 People Make

Not all fiber is created equal:

BAD FIBER (Insoluble)

• Found in: Whole wheat, bran cereals, raw veggies
• Scratches intestinal lining like "steel wool"
• Leaches minerals by binding to them

GOOD FIBER (Soluble/Mucilaginous)

• Found in: Okra, chia, sweet potatoes
• Forms soothing gel that heals gut
• Feeds beneficial bacteria

"The fiber in most 'healthy' breakfast cereals is like drinking sandpaper smoothies." — Dr. BRC

5 Signs You're Fiber-Damaged

1. Gritty stools (indicates intestinal scraping)

2. Floating poop (malabsorption of fats)

3. Horizontal nail ridges (mineral deficiency)

4. Morning throat mucus (gut inflammation spillover)

5. Iron deficiency despite meat consumption

The 3-Day Fiber Reset Protocol

Day 1:

• Replace all grains with mashed sweet potatoes
• Drink chia gel water (1 tbsp soaked overnight)

Day 2:

• Add okra stew (natural mucilage repairs gut)
• Take psyllium husk (only with 2L water)

Day 3:

• Introduce fermented oats (pre-digested fiber)
• Massage abdomen clockwise with castor oil

Ancient vs Modern Fiber Sources

Traditional Societies Ate:

• Soaked/fermented grains
• Peeled/well-cooked tubers
• Bone broth-soluble fiber

Modern "Health" Foods Contain:

• Coarse unprocessed bran
• Raw cruciferous veggies
• Isolated fiber supplements

When Fiber Actually Helps

These conditions improve with right fiber:
✔ Diabetes (chia slows glucose absorption)
✔ Diverticulosis (psyllium prevents flare-ups)
✔ Constipation (prunes work via sorbitol, not fiber)

Final Thought: "Fiber isn't inherently good or bad - it's about matching the type to your gut's current state. Your ancestors knew this instinctively."