The Midlife Feast
The Midlife Feast
Jenn Salib Huber RD ND
#179 - Fiber Without The Fuss in Midlife and Menopause
21 minutes Posted Feb 2, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Welcome And Why Fiber Now
Heart Health In Midlife
Fiber Hype And Diet Culture
What Fiber Actually Does
Soluble vs Insoluble Explained
Patterns Over Perfection
Myth 1: The 25-Gram Rule
Structural Supports: Start With Oatmeal
Myth 2: You Need Supplements
Plant Forward Eating Made Simple
Myth 3: Healthier Fiber Sources
Strategy 1: A Fiber-Rich Morning
Strategy 2: Easy Add-Ins Like Hummus
Closing And Listener Invitation
Strategy 3: One Or Two Plant-Forward Meals
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If you’ve been told you should get more fiber but feel confused by the fiber-maxing trend and don’t want it to become a full-time job, this episode is for you. In this episode, I explain why fiber matters in midlife and menopause, how it truly supports digestion, energy, heart health, and satisfaction, and why you don’t need to count every gram or chase perfection. This episode offers clear, practical ways to think about soluble and insoluble fiber, bust common myths, and add more fiber to yo...