💚 Fibre & Digestion: Not working as it should?
Fibre is supposed to help.
So why does it so often make things worse?
If you've ever:
- Felt bloated, heavy, or uncomfortable after healthy meals
- Noticed that beans, raw vegetables, salads, fruits or wholegrains don't always sit well
- Been told to "just eat more fibre", and felt confused when that backfired
You're not imagining it.
And you're not doing anything wrong.
The real problem isn't fibre.
It's fibre tolerance.
Most nutrition advice treats fibre as a single picture.
In reality, your body responds very differently depending on:
- The type of fibre
- The amount
- The meal structure
- And what your digestion can currently handle
That's why 2 people can eat the same healthy meal, and have completely different experiences.
One feels energized and satisfied. The other feels bloated, sluggish, or uncomfortable.
This is where most advice falls apart:
You'll often hear:
- "Your body is not used to it yet",
- "Your gut will adjust",
- "You need more diversity".
Sometimes that helps.
Often it doesn't.
Because without knowing your current tolerance, even well-intentioned advice can push your digestion past what it's ready for.
The good news
This doesn't mean you should avoid fibre.
It means you can match it to where your body is right now.
Here's a short quiz to help you do just that:
Find your fibre tolerance (2 minutes)
Answer a few simple questions about how your body responds to fibre-rich foods.
You'll get:
- A clear picture of your current fibre tolerance
- A starting point that makes sense for you
- A path forward that doesn't rely on restriction or guesswork
No tracking, no calorie counting, no "good" or "bad" foods.
👉 Take the Fibre Tolerance Quiz:
💚 After the quiz:
You'll get a result that explains your current fibre tolerance.
I'd like something more practical, you can also get a personalized Fibre Ladder based on your result.
The Fibre Ladder shows:
- Where to start and at what pace
- Which foods are most likely to feel comfortable right now
- How to increase fibre gradually, without digestive backlash
*Make sure you get your personalized Fibre Ladder for free by clicking the link in your quiz result!
One important thing to know:
Your fibre tolerance isn't fixed, and where you start is not a label.
It's a starting point. And the goal is to help fibre work with your digestion, not against it.
So this quiz and the Fibre Ladder are both simply a way to make that process clearer and calmer.
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