The Resolution That Sticks: Why ‘Adding Fiber’ Is the New ‘Cutting Carbs’

By Dan Trecroci

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If your January goals usually start with cutting out carbs, sugar, and joy, there’s a better way. This New Year, the easiest habit to keep isn’t cutting things out. It’s adding more in. Especially adding high‑fiber breads and other baked goods that support how you feel every day. Once you understand how fiber supports digestion and why fiber for weight loss is more sustainable than cutting carbs, you’ll see why adding more of the good stuff beats restricting rules every time.

Hero Bread makes the switch effortless, offering a 0-5g net carb bread that fits any New Year upgrade without sacrificing the familiar and beloved taste of bread.

“Adding fiber instead of cutting carbs is a sustainable way to support digestion, can help manage cravings, and maintain energy,” says Kristin Neusel, MS, RD, LD, CDCES, NASM-CPT.

In this article, you will learn:

• How fiber supports digestion, blood sugar stability, and satiety.
• Simple ways to upgrade your meals with Hero Bread.
• The benefits of high-fiber bread for energy, cravings, and gut health.
• Why a fiber-forward routine is easier to stick with than restrictive diets.

Why Adding Fiber Is the Simple, Sustainable Upgrade Your Diet Needs

If your goal is to increase daily fiber or ease into a high-fiber diet for weight loss, Hero Bread products make the shift feel familiar, satisfying, and effortlessly doable.

For anyone trying to eat better, feel lighter, or manage cravings, increasing fiber intake does more than most people realize. In fact, the quiet superpower behind a steadier diet, stronger digestion, and long-term satiety is simple: increase daily fiber.

How Fiber Supports a Balanced Approach to Carbs

For decades, “cutting carbs” was a popular trend, and many people tried it in hopes of losing weight quickly. While reducing carbs can work for some, it might not be ideal for everyone. Studies have shown that strict carb restriction can lead to hunger, fatigue, and difficulty maintaining the approach long-term.

Adding fiber offers an alternative that works alongside your existing diet. Adding fiber is supportive, not restrictive. It’s gentle, not punishing. Effective, not exhausting.

Here’s why fiber-forward resolutions stick:

• Fiber supports steadier blood sugar, which means fewer crashes and fewer impulse snack attacks.
• Fiber promotes fullness, helping you eat naturally satisfying portions.
• Fiber supports gut health, which can influence energy, digestion, and even cravings.

And unlike cutting carbs, which can feel like removing half your pantry, adding fiber is something you can do at any meal without sacrificing taste.

The Easiest Way to Add Fiber: Upgrade Your Bread, Not Your Entire Diet

Bread is one of the most common daily foods. This makes it one of the smartest places to level up your fiber.

Most breads are low in fiber and high in fast-digesting carbs that leave you hungry an hour later. This is where Hero Bread quietly solves a major modern problem.

“For people looking to increase daily fiber, Hero Bread is a game-changer,” notes Neusel. “It provides 11–22 grams of fiber per serving, helping you feel full longer and support gut health, without giving up a beloved daily staple.”

Hero Bread flips that equation with:

• More protein than their national top-selling counterparts.*
• 0g sugar.*
• Familiar taste and texture.

Whether you’re a morning toast person, a lunchtime sandwich loyalist, or a late-night grilled cheese defender, Hero Bread helps you increase your daily fiber intake without changing your routine. It’s the ultimate simple swap.

Foods Naturally Rich in Fiber

If you’re looking to boost your daily fiber intake, a variety of plant-based foods can help:

• Nuts and seeds: Almonds provide a satisfying crunch and fiber boost.
• Fruits: Bananas are not only convenient but also prebiotic-rich.
• Whole grains: Wheat, corn, rye, barley, and oats are excellent sources.
• Vegetables: Cabbage, peas, eggplant, artichokes, and jicama add fiber and flavor.
• Leafy greens: Raw options like dandelion, leek, endive, and radicchio (chicory) are fiber-packed.
• Legumes and soy: Beans and soy products are versatile, fiber-rich staples.

Incorporating a mix of these foods can support digestion, fullness, and overall gut health.

A Fiber-Forward Routine That Actually Feels Good

A New Year’s Resolution is only as strong as your ability to stick with it. That’s why “add fiber” wins.

And best of all? You don’t have to overhaul anything. Just upgrade the bread you’re already eating.

Ready to Make Your Resolution Stick?

Explore Hero Bread’s 0-5g net carb, gut-healthy, fiber-forward lineup, and feel the difference a simple swap can make.

Find Hero Bread products near you or order online today.

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*All figures listed are per serving. Not a low-calorie food. See nutrition facts. Comparisons are to top-selling grocery brands. Data accurate as of 7/24/25.