India, Aug. 4 -- The new trend of fibremaxxing is inspiring people to pile their plates with whole foods but there must be a balance, writes Abhi Singhal

The social media has a way of turning health ideas into global movements and its latest wellness craze capturing people is called fibremaxxing. Influencers and nutrition enthusiasts have been posting videos on how they stack their plates high with lentils, oats, chia seeds and vegetables, all in the name of maximising fibre intake. What began as a niche conversation about gut health has now become one of the most talked about nutrition trends online. The appeal lies in its simplicity. Fibremaxxing does not ask people to buy exotic powders or starve themselves. Instead it encourages a re...