Fiber isn’t just one thing. Dietary fiber includes many different types—such as soluble, insoluble, fermentable fibers, and resistant starches—and each type supports the body in different ways. These fibers interact with digestion, blood sugar regulation, cholesterol metabolism, and the gut microbiome. Research shows that different gut microbes rely on different fibers. When fiber intake lacks variety, microbial diversity can decline, which may affect digestive and metabolic health. Examples of fiber diversity from whole foods: • Vegetables • Fruits • Legumes • Whole grains • Nuts and seeds Beginner functional approach: Instead of focusing on fiber grams alone, aim to eat a variety of plant foods across the week. Diversity supports function more effectively than relying on one or two sources. Functional wellness prioritizes variety, tolerance, and sustainability—not extremes. Functional Living Academy CTA ✨ Inside Functional Living Academy, we teach simple, evidence-based ways to nourish the body without rigid rules. Join our community to learn how small, functional nutrition shifts—like increasing food variety—can support digestion, energy, and long-term wellness. https://www.skool.com/functional-living-academy-1293/about?ref=1dbddd6e95e24ed8bf31cdb01a3790b0 Sources National Institutes of Health (NIH) – Dietary Fiber and Healthhttps://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/dietary-fiber NIH – Dietary Fiber, Gut Microbiota, and Healthhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6976095/ Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health – Fiberhttps://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates/fiber/

Balanced doesn’t mean doing everything perfectly. In functional wellness, balance refers to supporting multiple body systems together, not optimizing one area at the expense of others. Health is influenced by how nutrition, movement, sleep, stress regulation, and recovery interact over time. Balance includes: • Eating in a way that supports energy and digestion • Moving the body regularly without overtraining • Allowing adequate rest and recovery • Managing stress load rather than eliminating stress • Adjusting habits as life demands change A routine that looks “healthy” but leads to exhaustion, restriction, or chronic stress is not balanced—even if it appears disciplined. This is one of the biggest reasons I have adopted an 80%/20% split. 80% of the time, I do what I have committed to doing. 20% of the time, I allow myself to be human. Functional wellness prioritizes adaptability and sustainability, because the body is dynamic, not static. Beginner reflection: Ask, Does this routine support me across most days—or does it require constant pushing? Functional Living Academy ✨ Inside Functional Living Academy, we define balance through function, not extremes. Sources World Health Organization (WHO) – Healthy Living Frameworkhttps://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/healthy-living Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Lifestyle Risk Factors and Preventionhttps://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets/prevention.htm National Institutes of Health (NIH) – Health Across Body Systemshttps://www.nih.gov/health-information

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