said<\/a> in 2020.)<\/p>\nPepsiCo is already bolstering its soda portfolio with fiber-forward products. Last summer, it launched a gut-friendly soda following its purchase of Poppi with “Pepsi Prebiotic Cola,” which includes added fiber. More products are on the way, including fiber-enhanced versions of its SunChips, Smartfood popcorn and Propel hydration packets.<\/p>\n
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski also recently predicted on his Instagram account that fiber “is going to be big” in 2026, perhaps signaling that the fast-food chain could dip its toes into the trend.<\/p>\n
Snacks, such as chips and puffed crackers, will be the battleground for fiber, Frey predicts, notably products made from legumes and beans. But taste is a factor, especially if it’s made from plant-based ingredients.\ufeff<\/p>\n
“Consumers are willing to make a trade, but they’re not always willing to make the trade if the taste isn’t there,” Frey said. “Despite the economy, they’re willing to pay a little more for these kinds of products.”<\/p>\n
That’s where private labels created by major grocery stores come in. They are also getting into the wellness sector with fiber-enchanced products, but without the premium prices.<\/p>\n
Aldi’s recently relaunched in-house line includes knock-offs of “better for you” sodas and meal bars. Walmart is expanding its Bettergoods lineup, which encompasses several foods that have plant-based ingredients.<\/p>\n
Is this healthy?<\/p>\n
The recommended amount of fiber is 25 grams per day for adult women to 35 for adult males, according to medical experts, so “it’s a generally good healthy trend,” said Paul Kriegler, a registered dietician and senior director of nutritional products for Life Time Fitness.<\/p>\n
However, the prepackaged products hitting shelves are not a panacea for this deficiency. He would rather consumers gravitate toward the produce and vegetable section at the grocery store for their fiber needs.<\/p>\n
The U.S. government’s newly released dietary guidelines also urge people to prioritize “real food,” including “fiber-rich whole grains,” as well as curtail their intake of highly processed foods.<\/p>\n
“What I’ve taught clients for a long time is to eat a pile of vegetables the size of your head every day,” Kreigler told CNN. “The irony is most of the foods that will help ‘fibermaxxing’ don’t even have labels, and you have to go get them fresh.”<\/p>\n
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