When people set out to improve their health, they’re often told to prioritize protein, or they’re advised to increase fiber for digestion. But the most effective strategies don’t rely on one or the other. The real transformation happens when both are increased together.
Protein builds and maintains lean muscle, helps regulate blood sugar, and supports metabolic repair. Fiber slows digestion, improves gut function, balances blood glucose, and dramatically increases satiety. When these nutrients are combined in a food-first approach, they create a powerful synergy:
- Fiber slows the absorption of glucose, making protein’s metabolic effects more stable and longer lasting.
- Protein curbs muscle loss and encourages fat loss, while fiber enhances fullness, helping reduce total calorie intake without feeling deprived.
- Together, they dampen cravings, regulate appetite hormones, and improve glycemic control, especially in individuals dealing with fatigue, insulin resistance, or metabolic dysfunction.
Despite their importance, most people fall short of optimal intake. The standard diet tends to be high in carbohydrates and low in both protein and fiber, a combination that leads to energy crashes, weight gain, and stubborn cravings.
At our upcoming in-person presentation, we’ll explore how to find the right intake levels for your goals, how to source both nutrients from real food, and why increasing them together yields far better results than addressing one in isolation.
This is not a restrictive diet plan or a supplement pitch, it’s a simple, practical strategy you can implement immediately, whether you’re aiming for improved energy, weight management, or better digestion.
EVENT DETAILS: Protein and Fiber: How Much and Why? with Dr. Augusto Benavides Panizo ND
📍 Join us Tuesday July 29th, 2025 at 6:00 PM at Noble Downtown @ Evolve Strength
📍 410-658 Homer St., Vancouver, BC
🎁 All attendees receive free resistance bands
🎉 One lucky participant will win a Metabolism Analysis & Personalized Program – a $346 value
***Call 604-734-7760 to RSVP — spots are limited!
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