New York, April 5, 2026 (AFP) - In the online 'maxxing' era, what's the deal with fiber and protein?

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First it was protein, now it's fiber: the "maxxing" mindset has permeated social media, as wellness influencers insist that loading up on certain nutrients is the key to vitality and a life-changing gut glow-up. These viral diet trends rooted in extreme optimization are impacting how people eat and what companies sell -- but are they actually healthy? The concept of "proteinmaxxing" insists that more is better when it comes to the macronutrient f......

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