When Raya Lowe first started focusing on fiber, she thought she was doing fine. “I was eating salads and whole grain bread,” she says. “I assumed I had it covered.”
But a quick look at her daily intake told a different story. “I was way under the recommended amount,” she recalls. That realization sparked a journey into the world of fiber — and all the surprising places it was hiding.
What struck her most was how many fiber-rich foods were flying under the radar. Not just the usual suspects like oats and apples, but ingredients she’d never considered: earthy lentils, chewy barley, smooth chia pudding, even unexpected veggies like artichokes and fennel.
“It became fun, like a challenge,” Raya smiles. “I started seeking out new textures and flavors, just to see how I could sneak more fiber into my meals.”
The impact wasn’t subtle. Within weeks, her digestion improved, her hunger felt more balanced, and she stopped reaching for snacks between meals. “Fiber keeps me full in a way that protein never could,” she explains.
More importantly, the variety kept things interesting. “It pushed me out of my food comfort zone,” Raya says. “And I ended up discovering so many new favorite foods.”
Now, fiber isn’t just something she thinks about — it’s something she genuinely enjoys. “It’s not about being perfect,” she says. “It’s about making better choices without making things boring.”
