05/21/2026
These gummies may be “sugar-free,” but they are definitely not consequence-free. 😅
While fiber is incredibly important for gut health, fullness, blood sugar regulation, cholesterol management, and overall health, this is NOT the type of snack I’d recommend before training. Before activity, we generally want lower-fiber, easier-to-digest carbohydrates that can provide quick fuel without increasing risk of bloating, cramping, or GI distress.
Most adults should aim for roughly 25-38g of fiber/day, but many athletes and active individuals fall short. Great ways to increase fiber include fruits, veggies, oats, beans, lentils, whole grains, chia seeds, nuts, potatoes, and edamame.
That said, if you’re not used to eating much fiber, jumping from 10g/day to suddenly smashing a bag of high-fiber gummies is a recipe for digestive chaos. Build gradually and spread fiber throughout the day while increasing fluids.
I also see a LOT of people trying to reduce carbs, sugar, or calories by leaning heavily on “diet” foods packed with sugar alcohols and fiber additives, then assuming their digestive symptoms mean they need to restrict MORE foods. In reality, the culprit is often the products themselves… and expanding their diet with more balanced, minimally processed foods actually helps more than restricting further.
