(NewsNation) — A new dietary trend is gaining traction on TikTok: fibermaxxing, which pushes people to increase fiber intake to support digestion, reduce bloating, and regulate blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

While not a medical term, fibermaxxing encourages people to eat more than the recommended 25-35 grams of daily fiber, often by building meals around fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, seeds, and whole grains.

“Fibermaxxing is all about building meals and snacks around fiber-rich foods ... and sometimes adding in functional fiber supplements like psyllium husk and Sunfiber,” Jennifer Bianchini, RD, a functional dietitian, told Food & Wine Magazine. "

Examples include adding chia or flax seeds to smoothies, topping salads with roasted chickpeas, or opting for pasta dishes

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