About this session
Fiber supports digestion in several different ways, but advice to “eat more fiber” can be confusing.
This session helps participants understand where fiber comes from, how different foods contribute and why sudden increases may sometimes leave people feeling more bloated or uncomfortable.
Participants explore practical ways to add variety through familiar breakfasts, lunches, snacks and workplace meals. The focus is on gradual, manageable changes that fit real routines rather than chasing a perfect daily number.
What your people take away
- Understand what dietary fiber is and why the body handles it differently from other nutrients
- Recognize a wider range of fiber-rich foods beyond bran and whole-wheat bread
- Explore how different types and sources of fiber may affect digestion
- Understand why rapid increases can sometimes cause gas or bloating
- Build practical fiber choices around meetings, shifts, travel and limited food options
- Identify when individual symptoms or medical conditions require professional guidance
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Increasing Fiber Without Overdoing ItA focused 30-minute session on three key points from Increasing Fiber Without Overdoing It: build up gradually, fluids matter too and food first, supplements with context.
- Build up gradually
- Fluids matter too
- Food first, supplements with context
Covers 3 of 4 points in Increasing Fiber Without Overdoing It.
60 minutes
How to increase fiber gradually and comfortably in everyday meals.
- Module 1: Increasing Fiber Without Overdoing It
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Increasing Fiber Without Overdoing It.
90 minutes
Everything in the 60-minute session, plus finding fiber in affordable everyday food.
- Module 1: Increasing Fiber Without Overdoing It
- Module 2: Finding Fiber in Everyday Food
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Increasing Fiber Without Overdoing It and Finding Fiber in Everyday Food.
3 hours
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Increasing Fiber Without Overdoing It, Finding Fiber in Everyday Food and Understanding Fiber and What It Does.
Full day
Full coverage of all four modules, including what fiber does and building a fiber-friendly working week.
- Module 1: Increasing Fiber Without Overdoing It
- Module 2: Finding Fiber in Everyday Food
- Module 3: Understanding Fiber and What It Does
- Module 4: Building a Fiber-Friendly Working Week
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Increasing Fiber Without Overdoing It
Every length- Build up graduallyA sudden jump in fiber can leave some people feeling gassy, bloated or uncomfortable.
- Fluids matter tooFiber works alongside fluid, particularly when the goal is softer, easier-to-pass stools.
- Food first, supplements with contextFiber supplements can be useful in some circumstances, but they are not automatically the best first step for everyone.
- Listen to the responseMore fiber is not always better in every situation, and some digestive conditions may require a different approach.
Finding Fiber in Everyday Food
90 minutes and longer- Breakfasts that add upOats, whole-grain cereals, fruit, seeds and whole-wheat toast can all contribute fiber at breakfast.
- Lunches beyond a saladBeans, lentils, whole grains, vegetables, soups and whole-wheat wraps can increase fiber without requiring a large raw salad.
- Snacks and small extrasFruit, nuts, seeds, oat-based snacks and whole-grain crackers can make a useful contribution across the day.
- Variety across the weekFiber can come from fruit, vegetables, pulses, whole grains, nuts and seeds.
Understanding Fiber and What It Does
3 hours and longer- What fiber isThe facilitator follows fiber through the digestive system and explains why it is not fully broken down in the small intestine.
- More than one kindFiber is often grouped into soluble and insoluble types, but most plant foods contain a mixture.
- Stool softness and regularitySome fibers help hold water in the stool, while others add bulk and support movement through the bowel.
- The gut bacteria connectionParticipants explore what happens when certain fibers reach the large intestine and are fermented by gut bacteria.
Building a Fiber-Friendly Working Week
Full day only- Plan around the real dayParticipants map where fiber could fit into mornings, lunches, snacks and evening meals without redesigning their entire diet.
- Meetings, shifts and travelLong gaps, limited food choices and unfamiliar routines can make fiber intake inconsistent.
- Use simple swapsA white bread sandwich might become whole wheat, a soup may include lentils, or a snack could include fruit and nuts.
- Know when to get advicePersistent pain, severe bloating, ongoing bowel changes or symptoms linked to an existing condition should not be managed simply by adding more fiber.
Who it’s for
- Employees who want clearer guidance on fiber without rigid targets
- People who have felt uncomfortable after sudden increases in fiber
- Teams seeking practical nutrition education for everyday meals
- Anyone wanting to improve digestive health through gradual dietary change
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Fiber for Better Digestive Health
How long is Fiber for Better Digestive Health?
Fiber for Better Digestive Health runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers three key points from Increasing Fiber Without Overdoing It: build up gradually, fluids matter too and food first, supplements with context. A 60-minute session covers Increasing Fiber Without Overdoing It in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Finding Fiber in Everyday Food. A 3-hour session adds Understanding Fiber and What It Does. A full-day session adds Building a Fiber-Friendly Working Week.
Can Fiber for Better Digestive Health be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Fiber for Better Digestive Health?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Fiber for Better Digestive Health to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.