08/08/2025
This is a pattern we’ve noticed multiple times this week, and it’s worth unpacking:
Regardless of someone’s credentials, if you’re diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and the 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 recommendation is to cut out all carbohydrates…
If someone tells the general public to eat 𝟭𝟴𝟬𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝘆 without knowing your personal or family medical history…
If you see a blanket recommendation to eat “__ grams of fiber” per day…
Just say “𝗼𝗼𝗳” and take it with a grain of salt.
Let’s break it down:
𝟭. 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝟮 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 ≠ 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝘀.
Carbs are not the enemy. In fact, consistent carbohydrate intake throughout the day, paired with adequate protein and fat, is key to managing blood sugar. Cutting out carbs entirely isn't necessary and often not sustainable or helpful long-term.
𝟮. 𝟭𝟴𝟬𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻? 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁.
If you're currently eating a quarter of that and suddenly double your intake, it may leave you feeling overly full, cause constipation, or other discomfort. And if you have any kidney concerns, that amount definitely may not be appropriate. It’s not that 180g is too much for everyone, it just needs to be individualized.
𝟯. 𝗙𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗹𝘆.
If you're currently getting 5g a day and jump straight to 25g, you're likely to experience cramping, bloating, general discomfort, and irritability. Gradual increases are key, along with hydration. Both types of fiber pull water into the gut and require water to move efficiently through your system. Just because a number is recommended for your age and s*x doesn’t mean it’s the right starting point for you and your GI tract.
There’s so much more to nutrition than just hitting a number. Every recommendation has context, nuance, and science behind it.
If you ever feel overwhelmed by what you read online or just want to clarify something, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. We’re here to explain the 𝘸𝘩𝘺, walk you through the visuals, and help you make confident, long-term decisions about your health, without the confusion.
