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Dietary fiber trends rise amid low consumption in Germany
A new dietary trend known as ‘fibremaxxing’ is gaining popularity on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where fitness influencers promote high fiber intake to increase satiety and improve gut health. In response, the food industry has introduced various products, including high-fiber cereals, crispbreads, shakes, and Oatly’s high-fiber barista milk, which is available at retailers such as Rewe, Edeka, and Kaufland.
Despite the trend, data from the National Nutrition Survey indicates that many people in Germany consume insufficient amounts of dietary fiber. The average daily intake is 18 grams for women and 19 grams for men, which falls significantly below the German Nutrition Society (DGE) recommendation of at least 30 grams per day. Dr. Claudia Müller, an ecotrophologist at the DGE, notes that increasing fiber intake through diverse plant-based foods—such as whole grains, legumes, vegetables, fruit, nuts, and seeds—is beneficial for digestion and gut bacteria.
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Claudia Müller · German Nutrition Society · Germany · Oatly · Rewe
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The ‘fibremaxxing’ trend involves consuming maximum fiber for satiety and gut health. www.berlin-live.de · www.moin.de · www.thueringen24.de · www.derwesten.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The German Nutrition Society (DGE) recommends a minimum of 30 grams of fiber per day. www.berlin-live.de · www.moin.de · www.thueringen24.de · www.derwesten.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Oatly has released a high-fiber barista milk. www.berlin-live.de · www.moin.de · www.thueringen24.de · www.derwesten.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The average daily fiber intake for women in Germany is 18 grams. www.berlin-live.de · www.moin.de · www.thueringen24.de · www.derwesten.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The average daily fiber intake for men in Germany is 19 grams. www.berlin-live.de · www.moin.de · www.thueringen24.de · www.derwesten.de