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Getty<\/p>\nFor a long time, one particular nutrient has dominated conversations about nutrition. You already know: it\u2019s protein. In fact, the International Food Information Council reports that in the last year, one in three Americans has consciously increased their protein intake. But while protein is essential for our everyday health, research suggests that most of us aren\u2019t deficient in it. The majority of Americans, however, are struggling to get enough fiber\u2014but that could be about to change.<\/p>\n
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RELATED: It Might Be Time to Leave Juice Cleanses Behind, Study Says<\/a><\/p>\n According to Whole Foods\u2019 annual trend predictions report, fiber is poised to become one of the biggest food trends of 2026. The report was compiled by the Whole Foods Market Trends Council, which comprises a diverse group of food experts, including chefs, buyers, and foragers.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fiber is a major emerging food trend<\/p>\n Each year, the council identifies the biggest emerging trends in the food industry, and this time, it noted that more fiber-packed products\u2014like pastas, prebiotic beverages, and breads\u2014are appearing on shelves. The report also notes that fiber-rich whole foods, like oats, are growing in popularity.<\/p>\n Data supports the council\u2019s observations. According to Future Market Insights, the dietary fiber market was valued at nearly $13.6 billion in 2025, and is expected to soar to more than $36 billion over the next 10 years. The market research platform notes that demand is \u201cbeing driven by increasing consumer awareness of digestive health, weight management, and preventive healthcare.\u201d<\/p>\n Fiber is essential for gut and digestive health. Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN, and author of The Fiber Effect, recently told VegNews<\/a>:\u00a0 \u201cFiber is important for keeping us regular, as most of us know, but it\u2019s also the foundation for a healthy gut. A healthy gut leads to less acute and chronic inflammation, both in the gut and throughout the body.\u201d<\/p>\n In fact, a high fiber diet is associated with a lower risk of colon cancer, and it may also help lower cholesterol and blood pressure.<\/p>\n From fiber to tallow<\/p>\n While fiber-rich foods are rising in popularity for their health benefits, another, more controversial trend is also gaining traction: beef tallow<\/a>. According to the Whole Foods report, tallow is expected to remain popular, likely driven by the rise of low-carb and carnivore diets on social media<\/a>. Many believe that tallow is a \u201ccleaner\u201d alternative to vegetable oils; however, many nutritionists are concerned about its high saturated fat content<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"VegNews.FiberFoods.Teleginatania\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/VegNews.FiberFoods.Teleginatania.jpg\")
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