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Modest incremental fiber uptick expected in 2026

Generated Oct 20, 2025 20:48 • 100 responses • Research Group: Entirety of Canada
Overview
Research question: How likely are people to increase their dietary fiber intake in 2026 versus their 2025 average? Who: a Canada‑wide panel (n=100). About 75% expect a modest uptick, commonly rating their likelihood at 6–7/10, enabled by whole‑food, low‑effort routines like oats, beans/lentils, soups, whole grains, batch‑cooking/Instant Pot, and frozen veg. Constraints include high baselines, GI sensitivity (including perimenopause), family preferences, time/travel, and seasonality; most reject supplements except situational psyllium, while a few expect larger gains via reduced work hours, community meals (e.g., langar), or using on‑hand items like chia. Net: anticipate small, pragmatic increases via incremental swaps—not a regimen overhaul.

Clear takeaways for 2026 planning:
  • Position around “small bump, zero overhaul” with cost‑savvy, whole‑food paths and convert intent via batch‑cook flows and pantry prompts (e.g., “use your chia”).
  • Personalize for digestive comfort and women’s life stages; include bean‑prep de‑gas steps, gradual ramp guidance, and family‑friendly alternatives.
  • Offer seasonal/travel modes that modulate fiber and keep supplements optional and situational; spotlight community‑meal contexts as natural enablers.
Market Research Question
Thinking about the 2026 calendar year and compared with your average dietary fiber intake in 2025, how likely are you to increase the amount of dietary fiber you eat in 2026?
Participant Snapshots 100 profiles
Demographic Overview 100 participants
Age
Mean 50.8Median 49.5Range 21–9065+ (24, 24%)45–54 (21, 21%)25–34 (16, 16%)55–64 (16, 16%)35–44 (13, 13%)18–24 (10, 10%)
Sex / Gender
female (100, 100%)
Race / Ethnicity
White (72, 72%)South Asian (7, 7%)Multiple visible minorities (4, 4%)First Nations (4, 4%)Chinese (3, 3%)Black (2, 2%)
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Countries
Canada (100, 100%)
Cities
Windsor (7, 7%)Kitchener (6, 6%)Hamilton (5, 5%)Vaughan (5, 5%)Saguenay (4, 4%)
Occupations (Top)
Librarian (5, 5%)Operations Manager (5, 5%)Program Coordinator (3, 3%)Homemaker (3, 3%)Logistics Supervisor (3, 3%)Program Assistant (2, 2%)Stay At Home Mom (2, 2%)Student (2, 2%)
Demographic Overview 100 selected • 0 male • 100 female

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 ACS 1-year (Table B19001; >$200k evenly distributed for comparison)
Participant Responses
Name Response Age City Country Occupation
Camille Beaulieu Somewhat likely — call it a 6–7/10.
I already eat a decent amount because lentil soups, chickpeas, and veg are my go‑tos when I batch-cook, but on rotation the cafeteria leans too beige. In 2026 I expect a small bump just because I’m doubling down on bean-heavy meal prep and grabbing fewer sad pastries at site. But I’m not counting grams or turning into a psyllium evangelist — if rotations get chaotic, I’ll eat what’s there.
24 Ottawa Canada Millwright
Aileen Fraser Short answer: somewhat likely — call it a 6/10 that I’ll eat more fibre in 2026 than I did in 2025.

Reasons, for what they’re worth:
  • I already eat a fair bit — lentil soups, roasted veg, oats, oatcakes — so I’m not going from zero to hero.
  • Site weeks torpedo my routine; cafeterias in Fermont aren’t exactly brimming with greens. If I’m home more, it’s easier to keep the fibre up.
  • My cholesterol nudged me last year, so I’m not daft — a small bump in soluble fibre wouldn’t hurt.
  • I refuse to live on sad bran muffins. If it doesn’t taste good, it won’t stick, and I’m not martyring myself to a cereal box.
So yes, a bit more, but don’t expect some dramatic crusade. Small uptick, steady as she goes.
52 Montréal Canada Maintenance Director
Annette Boucher About the same, maybe a tiny bump at best.

I already get a fair bit from my oatmeal, bran cereal, veggies, and the odd pot of lentil soup. I’m not about to start choking down chia everything just to hit some magic number. Beans bloat me and Raj complains, so there’s that. In winter I do more soups and bran muffins, so maybe a little more then. Otherwise, 2026 will look like 2025: steady, not fussy. If my doctor nags, I’ll nudge it up a bit—but don’t count on a big change.
78 Bathurst Canada Receptionist
Billie Lam Somewhat likely.
I already eat a decent amount—lentil soups, beans out of the Instant Pot, oats, roasted veg—so I’m not doing some dramatic overhaul. But I can see nudging it up in 2026 with a few easy bumps here and there. No goofy “detox” nonsense; just a bit more of what I’m already cooking.
54 Guelph Canada Project Coordinator
Alejandra Garcia Somewhat likely—a modest bump, not a makeover.

I already eat a fair bit of fiber (lentils, chickpeas, greens, tomatoes). In 2026 I can see myself nudging it up a bit—more oats in the morning, bigger bean batches in the Instant Pot, and whatever kale/chard I get out of the raised bed. I’m not chasing quotas; I just feel better when I keep things moving.

Reality check: if I land a full‑time gig, there’ll be weeks I lean on quicker meals. But overall, I’d still expect a slight increase.
53 Kingston Canada Inventory Specialist
Anne-Marie Gagnon Somewhat likely — call it a 7/10.
  • 2025 wasn’t terrible for me on fiber — lots of lentil soup, pea soup, more whole‑grain swaps — but I can nudge it higher without driving everyone in the house crazy.
  • I’m not about to become a chia‑seed evangelist, but I can see myself sneaking in a bit more beans and veg. Manageable, not dramatic.
  • Reality check: budget, picky teenagers, and my own perimenopause bloat if I overdo it. So yes, more, just not a miracle.
50 Saguenay Canada Office Administrator
Annelie Smit Short answer: Somewhat likely — about a 6/10 chance I’ll eat more fiber in 2026 than I did in 2025. Longer answer: 2025 was a bit hit‑and‑miss. Some weeks I was good with oats, apples, and lentil/bean stews; other weeks it was white pasta and toast because kids + work + I’m tired. In 2026 I intend to lean into the cheap, easy stuff I already make when I’m organized (beans, veg, wholegrain swaps), but I’m not about to choke down psyllium or follow some influencer’s 12‑step gut reset. If life goes sideways or money’s tight, it’ll slide. So ja-nee, I’ll probably bump it a bit, but don’t hold me to saintly levels. 29 Red Deer Canada Fraud Specialist
Anne Martin Somewhat likely — a small nudge up, not a grand crusade.

Let me think… I already do fairly well with salads, oats, and our lentil/dal nights, so in 2026 I’ll probably add a bit more here and there if my digestion behaves. But I’m not counting grams or buying any of those chalky powders. A modest increase at most.
79 Kitchener Canada Librarian
Catherine MacDonald Somewhat likely. I already get a decent amount—oatmeal, oatcakes, veg, turkey chili—so it’d be a small uptick at best. I can see us slipping in more beans/lentils and a better whole-grain loaf, but I’m not making some grand New Year vow. 43 New Glasgow Canada Key Account Manager
Claire Anderson Somewhat likely.

I’m not doing some January cleanse nonsense, but I do plan to nudge it up a bit versus 2025—nothing dramatic, just steadier veg/legumes and the high‑fiber wraps I already buy. Protein’s still the priority, so it’ll be incremental, not a personality change.

  • Budget-wise, beans and greens stretch meals without wrecking costs.
  • I feel more steady between workouts when I’m not skimping on roughage.
  • If my stomach fights back or schedules go sideways, I won’t force it.
Net: modest increase, not a big swing.
27 Windsor Canada Operations Manager
Claire Bennett Likely—like a 7/10 chance I’ll eat more fiber in 2026 than I did in 2025.

I’m not doing some grand diet overhaul, but realistically:
  • Groceries are stupid expensive, so I’ll keep leaning into lentils/beans and veg-heavy batch cooks.
  • Langar weekends already push me toward more veg, and Asha eats what I eat.
  • Instant Pot + sheet-pan stuff = easy wins, so it’s not extra effort.
I already get a decent amount, so don’t expect some dramatic spike—just a steady bump.
22 Kitchener Canada Ticketing Agent
Claire Bouchard Somewhat unlikely.
I already eat a ton of fiber—lentil soups, veg, brown rice, kale—so I’m not chasing some magical bump in 2026. Maybe a tiny uptick if the garden goes wild or I remember the chia/psyllium more often, but nothing dramatic.
42 Toronto Canada Warehouse Supervisor
Claire Byrne Somewhat likely—like a small bump, not a lifestyle overhaul.

I already do alright on fiber with oats, soups, and sheet‑pan veg, so I’m not starting from zero. In 2026 I’ll probably nudge it up because batch-cooking heavier on beans and hearty stuff keeps me full and is cheap, which matters with tuition and a right busy schedule. But let’s be real: deadlines happen, Mary Brown’s happens, and I’m not turning into a chia crusader. So, odds are good I increase it a bit—but don’t expect a dramatic glow-up.
24 Grand Falls-Windsor Canada Financial Analyst
Claire Cruz Somewhat likely.

I already eat a decent amount of fiber just from how I cook (soups, lentils, veg-heavy meals), so I’m not expecting some dramatic jump. But I can see it nudging up in 2026 because:
  • I’m leaning more plant-forward anyway, and beans are cheap and easy to batch in the Instant Pot.
  • Winter soups and oat breakfasts happen on autopilot here, so it adds up without me trying.
If groceries spike or my routines get blown up, I’ll probably just maintain. I’m not counting grams or doing a spreadsheet about it—just eating like a normal person who likes her cast-iron and pressure cooker.
39 Gatineau Canada Program Coordinator
Claire Martin Somewhat likely.
I already eat a fair bit of fiber (big salads, chickpeas, roasted veg), and I can see myself nudging it up a bit in 2026—more lentil soups and oats when it’s cold—but I’m not doing some dramatic overhaul. If produce prices don’t go nuts, it’ll creep up; if they do, it’ll probably stay about the same.
22 Windsor Canada Program Assistant
Claire Thompson Somewhat likely.

I already eat a pretty fiber-y mix (beans, CSA veg, big soups), so I’m not about to start choking down bran muffins for sport. But I can see a small bump happening because:
  • Budget pressure with the mortgage renewal = more beans/lentils and whole grains.
  • CSA tends to nudge me into bigger veg portions and salads.
  • I’ve been on a bit of a soup-and-stew kick that uses tons of veg and pulses.
Caveat: deep winter I slack a bit, and I’m not aiming for a dramatic overhaul. So, modest increase, not a revolution.
37 Kingston Canada Homemaker
Claire V. Bennett Somewhat more likely—call it a 7/10 chance I’ll eat more fiber in 2026 than I did in 2025.

2025 had too many “grab a bagel and hope for the best” days. I’m already decent with lentil soup, roasted veg, and brown rice, but I want fewer convenience carbs and more actual plants.

  • Ava’s older, so we can eat the same veg/whole‑grain meals without a toddler revolt.
  • I’m leaning into batch cooks (lentils/bean chilis) and big salad lunches instead of toast on repeat.
  • St. Jacobs produce in season makes it easy, and I’m not paying for gimmicky “detox” junk—just real food.
  • If prices spike, I’ll default to frozen veg and bulk oats/chia from Zehrs/Costco anyway.
26 Kitchener Canada Stay At Home Mom
Claire V. Martin Somewhat likely.
I already eat a fair bit of fibre—lentil soup, chickpea bowls, farro, loads of veg—so the ceiling isn’t huge. But I can see a modest uptick in 2026 just from more batch-cooking and market veg. Call it a small bump, not a personality shift. I’m not choking down psyllium for sport.
59 Brampton Canada Operations Manager
Colleen Murphy Somewhat likely. I already eat a fair bit from garden veg, oats, and my sourdough, so there isn’t a ton of headroom. But I’m planning more beans and kale next year, and I’ve gotten in the habit of tossing flax/bran into baking and doing lentil soups in winter. So a small bump, not a dramatic overhaul—and I’m not counting grams, I just eat what I cook. 39 Surrey Canada Homemaker
Daniela Silva Somewhat more likely.

I already eat a lot of veg and legumes, but in 2026 I’m aiming to nudge it up—more bean-y soups, big CSA salads, oats most mornings. It’s cheap, it fits my routine, and I just feel better that way. No fancy powders, merci—just more of what I’m already cooking. Unless life goes sideways, it’s trending up.
30 Terrebonne Canada Student
Danielle Morin Honestly? Slightly unlikely—maybe 40% that I’ll eat more fiber in 2026 than I did in 2025.

I already do fine with lentil soup, oats when I remember, and a pile of veg/berries in season. I’m not about to turn it into a “program.” If anything nudges it up, it’ll be more batch-cooked legumes in the Instant Pot or a winter fling with bran muffins when it’s -25 and I want the oven on. Otherwise, status quo.
56 Saguenay Canada IT Operations Manager
Diane McKay Not very likely — I’ll probably keep it about the same as 2025. I already get a decent amount from veggies, beans, and oats, and I’m not about to start counting grams or forcing down bran just to say I “increased” it. If anything, maybe an extra salad here and there, but nothing dramatic. 57 Kitchener Canada Public Works Manager
Dorothy Sinclair Well… let me think. I’d say somewhat likely to bump it up a little in 2026.
I already do oatmeal and hearty vegetable soups, but I expect I’ll work in a few more beans/lentils and the odd bran bake. Nothing dramatic—just a modest uptick for, you know, keeping things regular and because it’s easy and cheap. The Farmers’ Market helps when the sidewalks aren’t a skating rink.
88 Hamilton Canada Librarian
Dorothy Taylor Let me think… 2025’s been pretty steady. I’d say unlikely to increase in 2026.

  • I already eat plenty of fibre—lentil soups, whole‑wheat chapati, lots of veg.
  • I like my routines; big diet “boosts” don’t appeal.
  • Maybe a tiny bump in winter (more porridge and bean stews), but nothing dramatic.
So, about the same. I’m not turning every meal into a bran parade, thank you very much.
90 Guelph Canada Community Arts Coordinator
Émilie Roy Slightly likely to increase, but only by a little.

Reasons:
  • My baseline’s already pretty high (oats, beans, lentil soups, loads of veg).
  • I’ll probably lean a bit more into legumes for cost and convenience as we inch toward retirement.
  • Winter soups push it up; summer camping knocks it down a notch. Net effect: small uptick, not a overhaul.
I’m not counting grams or making grand resolutions—just nudging what already works.
59 Hamilton Canada Quality Improvement Manager
Émilie Tremblay Unlikely.
I already eat plenty of fiber without making a big deal of it—lentil soup on rotation, oats, veggies, whole‑grain bread, CSA in summer. I’m not chasing some new target for 2026. Maybe a tiny bump when the garden explodes (zucchinis forever), but most of the year it’ll be steady. So realistically: about the same, maybe a slight uptick in summer at best.
33 Québec Canada Homemaker
Emily Chen Somewhat likely.
I already eat a decent amount (lentil soups, veggies from the garden), but I’m planning to lean harder on beans/whole grains next year—part budget, part convenience—so I’d expect a small uptick, not a dramatic overhaul.
30 Swift Current Canada Program Coordinator
Emily Porter Somewhat likely.

I’m already pretty decent on fiber (soups, whole grains, sourdough), but I’m planning to lean harder into beans/lentils and sprinkle chia/flax into the usual stuff. Call it a 70% chance I nudge it up—unless the kids stage a ketchup-only rebellion, in which case it’s “about the same.”
28 Guelph Canada Stay At Home Mom
Evelyn Goertzen Somewhat likely
I already get a decent amount; I’m aiming for a modest bump with more oats, beans, and veg.
74 Steinbach Canada Maintenance Planner
Fiona Cameron Somewhat likely.
I already eat a fair bit of fiber (lentil soups, roasted veg, oats), but I could nudge it up in 2026. It’s cheap, fits my batch-cooking, and honestly I feel better and stay fuller when I work in more beans and veg. Not a overhaul—just small, consistent bumps.
51 Airdrie Canada Operations Coordinator
Hannah Clarke Short answer: Somewhat likely — I’d put it around a 60–70% chance I’ll eat a bit more fiber in 2026 than I did in 2025.
  • I already eat a fair bit (lentil soups, chickpeas, veg-heavy sheet pans, brown rice), so any increase will be a modest bump, not a miracle.
  • If my balcony planters and the community garden do decently again, I’ll lean even harder into beans, greens, and whole grains because they’re cheap and fit my batch-cook routine.
  • Wild card is winter — I get lazy about salads when it’s grim out, so I might plateau until market season picks up.
36 Oshawa Canada Unemployed
Hannah Ellis Somewhat likely (around 7/10) — I already eat a decent amount (lentils, chickpeas, oats, veg), but with prices staying dumb I’ll lean harder on beans and whole grains in 2026. So a modest bump, not a overhaul—unless peak freight weeks nuke my meal prep again. 23 Kelowna Canada Logistics Coordinator
Hannah Reid Short answer: Somewhat likely (about 7/10).

I already eat a fair bit of fiber-y stuff (chickpeas, soups, oats), and bumping it a bit more fits our budget and my whole “cook once, eat twice” thing. That said, produce prices and my follow-through in February when it’s grim out could derail it, and if I overdo it I just feel bloated. So yeah—nudging up, not a dramatic overhaul.
30 Kitchener Canada Onboarding Specialist
Hua Lefebvre Somewhat likely—a gentle bump, not a overhaul.
I already eat plenty between oatmeal, barley-miso soup, greens, berries, and tofu–veg stir-fries, so the baseline is decent. In 2026 I can see myself nudging it up a bit—more lentils in soups, barley or brown rice a touch more often—mostly because it keeps me feeling steady and, yes, regular. I’m not chasing any fad. If berries don’t get absurdly priced and our patio tomatoes behave, I’ll inch it up; if groceries keep creeping up, it may just stay steady. Michel will grumble about my bran muffins either way.
75 Abbotsford Canada Adult Education Administrator
Isabelle Gagnon Somewhat likely — around 60%.
I already eat a fair bit of fiber as-is (lentil soup, beans in salads, oats here and there), so I’m not doing some grand overhaul. But I can see a small bump in 2026 just by leaning harder on batch soups and veggie-heavy sheet pans. It’s cheap, fills you up, and it fits how I cook.

  • I’m not counting grams or forcing down bran bricks.
  • More likely a quiet nudge upward than anything dramatic.
49 Terrebonne Canada Operations Manager
Jeanne Marcelin Let me think… Somewhat likely, but only a little.
I already eat plenty—beans, rice, cabbage, oats, my usual vegetables. In 2026 I’ll probably nudge it up with more oatmeal and bean soups in winter and whatever greens I get going in the garden come summer. A small bump, not a makeover. If prices go silly or the produce looks tired, I’ll just hold steady.
83 Windsor Canada Unit Clerk
Jennifer Reid Slightly likely.
I already eat pretty fiber-heavy most weeks—lentil dal, bean soups, big salads, oats—so there isn’t a ton of headroom. I expect a small bump in 2026 because winter batch-cooking makes it easy and I’ve been pushing my sourdough more whole‑grain. Bulk Barn beans and ground flax are cheap and sit in my cupboard anyway. If contracts spike, I slide back to quick eggs-and-toast and it dips. Net: modest upward trend, nothing dramatic. And no, I’m not turning into a psyllium person.
49 Kingston Canada Information Architect
Joan Campbell Hmm… you asked this twice, dear. Anyway—unlikely to increase.

I already eat plenty of fiber as it is—brown rice, barley soups, steamed greens, roasted roots—so there isn’t much room to crank it up without making every meal a chore. If the garden beans behave next summer, maybe a tiny bump, but I’m not chasing fads at my age. Call it a 2 out of 5 for “more fiber,” mostly staying the same.
89 Prince Albert Canada Librarian
Katherine Morris Somewhat likely—but only a little. I already eat plenty of fiber (lentil soups, big salads, quinoa), so 2026 will probably look similar with a small uptick if I keep up the beans/flax habit. Call it a 6/10 chance of increasing, and it’d be incremental, not a makeover. No interest in tracking grams or choking down bran muffins. 49 Abbotsford Canada Clinical Informaticist
Laura Gill Somewhat likely.
I already eat a fair bit of fiber—salads, lentils, veg, and my sourdough—but I could nudge it up in 2026. I’m not chasing wellness fads or powders; just a few more beans and berries, maybe flax on yogurt and the odd whole‑grain swap. Incremental, not a personality change.
54 Markham Canada Program Director
Laura Mitchell Probably slightly likely—call it a 6/10.

I already eat a fair bit of fiber without making a big song and dance about it—lentil soups, veg-heavy sheet pans, tofu, oatmeal when it’s cold. I’m not about to turn into a psyllium-husk person, but if my batch-cooking rhythm sticks, I’ll nudge it up a bit. Realistically though, it’ll be about the same with a small bump.
49 Vaughan Canada Asset Reliability Planner
Laura Q. Mitchell Somewhat likely — call it a 7/10.

I already eat a fair bit of fibre without making it a whole personality—lentil soup, veggie tacos, homemade granola, roasted veg, the usual. So it’d be a nudge, not some grand overhaul. If my winter mood doesn’t devolve into “butter tart season,” I’ll bump it up. If my annual bloodwork raises an eyebrow, I’ll bump it up faster.

  • Why I probably will: mid‑40s reality check, I like how I feel when I’m eating lots of beans and oats, and it’s cheap and easy to batch-cook.
  • What could derail it: busy weeks, kid preferences, and me refusing to fuss with tracking apps. I’m not counting grams—hard pass.
46 Fort McMurray Canada Student Services Coordinator
Laura Rosenberg Short answer: pretty likely—call it a 7/10, maybe 8 if work doesn’t go off the rails. Why I think that:
  • Leah’s doing more vegetarian nights, which basically forces more beans, lentils, and veg into the rotation anyway.
  • I’m already a soup-and-sheet-pan person; it’s not a big lift to lean harder into lentil soup, chickpeas, barley, that whole vibe.
  • My garden gives me kale and peas, and with grocery prices being what they are, high-fibre staples are the rare win-win.
  • I’ve got a Costco-sized bag of chia glaring at me from the pantry, so yes, I’ll keep tossing it into yogurt or oatmeal.
I’m not pretending I’ll be a saint—release weeks = takeout and my fibre goes poof. But broadly, yeah, I expect 2026 to be higher than 2025. I don’t need a wellness guru; I need a big pot of soup on Sundays.
47 Red Deer Canada Product Operations Manager
Leela D'Souza Somewhat likely.
I already do okay on fiber—beans, veggies, oats are in steady rotation—but I can nudge it up in 2026 without turning into a chia-seed evangelist. More lentil soups, extra veg on the sheet pans, and swapping in whole grains when it doesn’t annoy the family. So not a dramatic overhaul, just a sensible bump.
50 Vaughan Canada Logistics Supervisor
Leila Fraser Somewhat likely (about 6/10)
I already eat a pretty high-fiber mix—lentils, chickpeas, veg, and whole grains—so there isn’t a ton of headroom. I’ll probably nudge it up a bit in 2026 (swap more whole grain into my baking, add an extra bean/veg serving here and there, especially around Ramadan). But don’t expect some dramatic overhaul—I’m not choking down gimmicky “fiber” powders just to hit a number.
60 Victoria Canada Information Governance Manager
Liana Martin Somewhat likely to increase it—small bump, not a overhaul.

  • I already get a decent amount from lentils, oats, and veg (batch cooking makes it hard not to).
  • I like the satiety-per-dollar math, so odds are I’ll edge it up a bit in 2026.
  • Caveat: around races and during Ramadan I dial fiber down at specific times, so the year-average won’t jump a ton.
If you want a number on “likelihood,” call it ~60–70% that I end 2026 slightly higher than 2025. I’m not turning into a chia evangelist—just a modest uptick.
27 Guelph Canada Product Manager
Liza Reyes Somewhat likely—a small bump, not a grand makeover.

Let me think… I already do brown rice, veggies, soups like sinigang, and my morning oats when I remember. I’ll probably nudge it up in 2026 when I’m batch-cooking, but I’m not turning every meal into a chia parade. February hits -30 and suddenly perogies happen, okay? So yes, more than 2025, but only by a notch. I’m not counting grams for anyone.
77 Lloydminster Canada Administrative Coordinator
Lucas Chen Somewhat likely.
I already eat a fair bit of veg and beans, so I won’t turn into a rabbit, but I’ll nudge it up in 2026—gently, pas de panique.

  • Cold months mean more big pots of soup with lentils and barley. Easy, cheap, satisfying.
  • In summer I live on tomatoes, cucumbers, greens—my balcony herbs push me toward salads instead of fussier meals.
  • I’ve been mixing a little brown rice into my jasmine—tiny change, steady habit.
  • Beans suit my grocery envelopes, and I hate wasting food, so the pot gets stretched with vegetables.
The only thing that might cap it is my weakness for fresh market bread—mon péché mignon—but fine, I’ll add extra greens alongside. So yes, increase, but slowly and on my terms.
88 Sherbrooke Canada Cook
Lucie Côté Somewhat likely.
I already eat a fair bit of veg and hearty soups in 2025, but there’s room to nudge it up. In 2026 I’ll likely lean more on lentil/bean pots and keep porridge in the winter rotation—nothing dramatic, just steady tweaks. If prices go silly on produce, I’m not chasing it; I’m practical, not a rabbit.
66 Saguenay Canada Community Outreach Coordinator
Madeleine Roy Somewhat likely — about a 7/10.

I already eat a fair bit of fiber without making a religion of it—lentil soups, oats, plenty of veg. In 2026 I expect a gentle uptick, not a grand overhaul.

  • Why I think it’ll rise: more beans in soups, a couple extra apples with my 3 pm tea, and whole‑grain toast sneaking in more often.
  • What could hold me back: winter produce looking tired, prices being silly, or my stomach reminding me not to get too enthusiastic.
So yes, a modest increase—steady and sensible. I’m not becoming a bran evangelist.
85 Québec Canada Office Manager
Margaret Campbell Somewhat unlikely — I already eat plenty of fiber (lentils, veg, whole grains). 2026 will mostly be maintenance; maybe a tiny bump in winter, unless my labs give me a reason to push it. 61 Thunder Bay Canada Sales Operations Manager
Margaret Lam Unlikely.
Let me think—honestly, I already eat plenty of fiber as it is: oatmeal, whole‑grain bread, big salads, veggie soups, beans now and then, and berries I freeze from the summer. I’m not overhauling my meals for 2026 unless my doctor waves a red flag. If anything, it might nudge up a hair in berry season, but I’m not buying those chalky powders or rearranging the pantry for a trend. So, about the same, maybe a tiny bump at most.
75 Abbotsford Canada Parks Technician
Margaret Reid Somewhat likely to increase.
I already eat plenty of fiber (lentil soups, heaps of veg, oats, decent bread), so there’s not a ton of headroom—but I expect a small uptick. Beans, barley, and oats stretch the grocery budget and keep things, well, regular. So a modest increase, not a grand overhaul.
65 Langley Canada Artist
Margaret Rodrigues Somewhat likely.

Let me think… 2025 I did alright—dal in the Instant Pot, veg soups, oats, that sort of thing. I’m not about to start chewing on those sawdust bran bricks, no thank you, but I can nudge it up a bit in 2026—an extra lentil night, more veg in the pulao, a prune with tea when things are, you know, slow. If we end up going to Goa, it’ll wobble (too much rice), so I’ll toss a few psyllium packets in the bag and be done with it. I’m not chasing numbers; just keeping things moving without turning into a rabbit.
84 Kitchener Canada Volunteer
Margaret S. Reid Short answer: Somewhat likely.

I already eat a fair bit of fibre—lentil stews, pea soup, oats, frozen veg are in regular rotation—so I’m not chasing some miracle number. But I can nudge it up in 2026 without fuss: a couple more bean-based dinners, extra veg in the Instant Pot chili, maybe swap in bran more often. If No Frills has canned beans and apples on sale, I’ll stock up. If prices spike or it turns into “$9 chia nonsense,” forget it—I’m not paying a premium for trendy toppings.
58 Hamilton Canada Librarian
Margaret U. Wilson Somewhat likely.

Let me think… I already eat a decent amount—oatmeal, roasted veg, soups, the usual suspects—but I can see myself nudging it up a bit in 2026. I’m not choking down those chalky powders or sawdust bran bricks, thanks very much. I’d rather slip in more lentils and beans to the Instant Pot and keep the peels on my apples. Real food, small bump. No grand overhaul—Gord would mutiny if I turned every meal into a bean parade.
80 Vaughan Canada Auto Shop Owner
Margaret Wilson Somewhat unlikely.
I already get plenty of fibre—lentil soups, beans in the Instant Pot, veg with most meals. 2026 will be about the same. Maybe a tiny bump in summer when the farmers’ market is overflowing, but I’m not chasing numbers or forcing down bran just to say I “increased” it.
71 Windsor Canada Training Coordinator
María Álvarez Somewhat likely.
I already eat plenty of beans, lentils, and vegetables, so it’s decent now. In 2026 I’ll probably nudge it up a bit—more oats/greens when prices aren’t ridiculous—but nothing dramatic. Small increase, not a overhaul.
53 Burnaby Canada Warehouse Associate
Marie-Claude Côté Somewhat likely—but don’t expect a miracle. I already do lentil soup, chili, roasted veg, all that boring sensible stuff. I’m not about to turn into a chia‑seed evangelist, but I can see 2026 being a notch higher than 2025 if it fits the routine and the IGA flyers aren’t ridiculous. If whole‑wheat pasta’s on sale, fine. If not, I’m not twisting myself into knots over fiber. 47 Terrebonne Canada Sales Coordinator
Maya Haddad Somewhat likely.
I already eat a pretty fiber-heavy rotation (lentils, beans, mujadara, lots of veg), so there isn’t a massive gap to close. I can see a small bump in 2026 if I stick to my Sunday prep and grab more whole‑grain options when they’re on sale. Realistically, it’ll be a modest increase, not a big overhaul.
36 Mississauga Canada After School Program Coordinator
Maya Wabano Slightly likely, but not by much. I already eat pretty fibre‑heavy—lentil soup, chickpeas, wild rice, lots of greens and berries—so 2026 will probably look the same. If anything, a small bump when the Wakefield market is flush. Call it a 3/5 likelihood to increase, no big overhaul. 33 Gatineau Canada Product Manager
Meera Krishnan Slightly likely.
I already eat a decent amount of fiber—lentil curries, veg stews, oats—so I’m not planning a big shift. If prices stay reasonable and I keep meal-prepping, I’ll probably bump it up a bit, but nothing dramatic.
21 Saguenay Canada Student
Megan Carter Short answer: Somewhat likely to increase in 2026.

  • I already eat a decent amount (oats, lentil soups, veg-heavy weeknights), so I’m not chasing a massive jump.
  • Still, I can nudge it up without drama—more beans in the rotation and making sure lunch isn’t just a lazy sandwich.
  • It fits my budget and routine, and if my balcony greens don’t flop again, that’ll help too.
39 Surrey Canada Client Support Coordinator
Megan Kim Somewhat likely—call it ~65–70% odds I’ll nudge it up in 2026.

I already eat a decent amount (veg bowls, quinoa, popcorn), so it’s not going to be some dramatic overhaul. I’m not choking down chalky powders; I’ll just lean a bit harder on lentils/beans and oatmeal when I’m not buried at quarter-end. Winter laziness might clip the momentum, but overall I see a modest uptick. Don’t expect me to track grams—just a quiet, practical bump.
32 Windsor Canada Regional Accounts Coordinator
Miriam Patel-Karanja Unlikely.

If I’m honest, I already eat plenty of roughage—oats in the morning, lentil or chickpea soups from the pressure cooker, heaps of veg, kachumber, and the odd sukuma wiki night when the greens look good at Moss Street. I’m not about to start chasing grams like a lab rat. Maybe winter will nudge me toward more barley-in-the-pot soups, but that’s tinkering, not a surge.

Call it about a 30% chance I’ll increase. Otherwise, steady as she goes—my stomach appreciates routine, and, well, too much “increase” can turn supper into a brass band, if you catch my drift.
83 Victoria Canada Program Advisor
Moira Beaucage Unlikely. I already pack in a lot of fiber with our usual lentil soups, chana, veggies, and wild rice, so 2026 will probably look the same. I’m not about to start choking down bran just to move a dial.

If you want a number: ~30% chance I increase it; more likely it stays steady.
34 Ottawa Canada Site Supervisor
Monica O'Sullivan Somewhat likely to increase — call it a 6 or 7 out of 10.

Let me think… I already eat a fair bit of roughage with my soups, lentils on Sundays, and garden salads. But in 2026 I can see myself nudging it up a bit — more beans in the slow cooker, extra porridge in the winter, that sort of thing. Nothing dramatic; I’m not about to live on bran bricks. Just a small uptick, especially if the veggie patch behaves.
80 London Canada Library Technician
Monique Roy Somewhat likely. I already eat plenty of fiber—lentil soup, heaps of veg, rye bread—so 2026 would be a modest nudge up, not a crusade. Maybe an extra serving here and there. And no, I’m not living on bran muffins. 69 Toronto Canada Real Estate Manager
Morgan Patel Not likely — I expect it to stay about the same.
I already eat a pretty high‑fiber, mostly veg diet (oats, lentils/beans, roasted veg, granola), and my 2026 plan is basically more of the same batch‑cooking and price‑matching. Maybe a tiny bump in winter when I lean into dal/soup weeks, but nothing dramatic.
35 Edmonton Canada Program Assistant
Naomi Tanaka Somewhat likely—call it ~60–70% that I’ll bump it up a bit in 2026 versus 2025.

I already eat a fair amount of veg, tofu, soba, and the usual salmon-and-rice rotation, so I’m not starting from zero. I’ll probably nudge things up—more beans and lentil soups in winter, chia/oats showing up more often, and swapping in mixed-grain rice a couple nights a week. I’m not doing a full brown-rice-every-day crusade; Hana’s texture preferences are… fickle, and I’m not fighting a toddler at 6:30 pm just to hit a fiber target.

Drivers: gut health feels better when I’m consistent, it’s cheap, and it fits meal prep. Friction: time, daycare-week chaos, and I get bored if everything turns into “chewy grains with kale.” Net-net: small, steady increase, not some dramatic overhaul.
26 Mississauga Canada Senior Product Manager
Naomi Thomas Somewhat likely—a small bump, not a overhaul. Call it a 7/10 chance. I’m already pretty steady with salads and veg, but I expect more beans and oats in the rotation in 2026, so the average should tick up a bit. 37 London Canada Field Maintenance Supervisor
Natalie Kovalenko Somewhat likely. I already do decent with grain bowls, oats, and veg, but I can see myself nudging it up in 2026—more beans/lentils and seeded bread in the rotation. I’m not turning into a psyllium-husk girl, just tightening things up a bit. 21 Markham Canada Sales Associate
Nathalie Gagnon Short answer: Somewhat likely—call it ~60% chance I’ll eat a bit more fiber in 2026 than I did in 2025.
  • I already have a decent baseline (lentil soup in rotation, lots of veg, whole grains), so any change will be incremental, not some big makeover.
  • My habits help: meal planning, garden greens in season, and I’m drifting back to oats and legumes because they’re practical and cheap.
  • Constraints are real: if work gets hectic or produce prices spike, this stalls. I’m not chasing trends or making heroic promises.
Net: I expect a small uptick—maybe a 5–10% bump—nothing dramatic.
47 Montréal Canada Operations Coordinator
Noor Wong Somewhat likely.
I already eat a decent amount (lentil soup, greens, stir-fries, brown rice), so it’s not going to be a dramatic jump. But 2026 will probably skew a bit higher—winter soups, more legumes in meal prep, and Ramadan tends to nudge me toward dates and veggie-heavy dishes. Call it a modest bump, not a overhaul.
29 Thunder Bay Canada Program Coordinator
Nora Rahme Honestly? Not very likely. I already eat plenty of lentils, veg, and whole grains. I’m not chasing some new “more fiber” target just because it’s 2026. If Adonis has good deals and I keep up with soups in winter, maybe a tiny bump—but reality is it’ll be about the same as 2025. Call it a 2 out of 5 chance of increasing. 63 Laval Canada Front Desk Coordinator
Olivia Hughes Somewhat likely — like a 6 or 7 out of 10.

I’m already decent on the lentil soup/sheet‑pan veg front, but 2025 had too many “bagel and call it dinner” nights. In 2026 I want to nudge it up a bit—more beans, oats, the usual budget-friendly stuff—nothing heroic. If No Frills has the right flyers and Mason doesn’t stage another broccoli revolt, I’ll bump my fibre a notch.
29 London Canada Sales Coordinator
Olivia Nowak Somewhat likely.
I already eat a decent amount of fiber without making it a personality trait — oats, roasted veg, Costco greens, the usual. I’m not chasing a gold star here, but I could see a small bump in 2026 if I keep leaning on beans and whole grains in my meal prep. Nights and overtime can derail consistency, so don’t expect miracles. Call it a modest uptick, not a overhaul.
27 Gatineau Canada Border Services Officer
Patricia O'Neill Not very likely.
I already eat a pretty high-fibre routine—overnight oats, lentil/turkey chili, heaps of veg—so 2026 will be about the same. Maybe a tiny bump in the colder months when I batch-cook more beans and soups, but no big change planned.
67 Ottawa Canada Engineering Technologist
Patricia Romano Unlikely to increase much—probably about the same. I already get plenty from beans, lentils, veg, and oats; maybe a tiny bump if I keep up the batch-cooking, but nothing dramatic. 60 Hamilton Canada Logistics Supervisor
Priya Joseph Somewhat likely (~65%).
I already eat a fair bit of fiber (dal, veg, whole grains), but I’m nudging in more bean-based dinners and higher‑fiber bakes. Expect a small uptick, not some grand overhaul—life happens and I’m not turning into a chia evangelist.
46 Brampton Canada Insurance Broker
Rachel Gagnon Somewhat likely.
I already eat a fair bit of fiber with the lentil soups/chili situation, so I’m not doing some dramatic overhaul. But I can nudge it up in 2026—more beans, a few whole‑grain swaps when Hazel isn’t clocking me, extra veg in the sheet‑pan rotation. I’m not turning my life into a bran sermon, thanks.

  • Baseline’s decent; room for a modest bump.
  • Meal prep makes it doable if I stay on my Sunday groove.
  • Wild card: Hazel’s picky phase and grocery prices.
40 Ottawa Canada Box Office Coordinator
Renate Zimmermann Unlikely.
I already eat plenty of roughage—bean and lentil soups, good sourdough, greens—and if I push it, my stomach complains. Maybe a touch more in summer when the market’s bursting, but mostly it’ll stay the same. I’m not turning meals into a numbers game.
90 Windsor Canada Bakery Owner
Rosa Lombardi Somewhat likely.
I already eat a fair bit of fiber—beans, veggies, simple pasta meals—but 2026 I can see myself nudging it up a bit. Groceries keep getting stupidly pricey, and beans/lentils/oats are cheap, filling, and they don’t go bad on me. I’m not doing any faddy “high‑fiber” nonsense, just small, boring tweaks that fit my routine.

  • More lentil soup and chickpeas in salads when I batch‑cook.
  • Whole‑wheat pasta a little more often (not every time—grandkids complain).
  • Keep the veggie peels on and throw extra greens in sauces.
If my hands are sore or I’m wiped after a shift, I’ll still grab toast and call it a day. So yes, increase—just not dramatic.
63 Vaughan Canada Retail Sales Associate
Simran Mitchell Somewhat likely.
I already eat a decent amount thanks to dal, chickpeas, veggie wraps, and all the batch-cook stuff. In 2026 I’ll probably nudge it up a bit—more lentils and greens when I meal prep—mostly because it’s cheap and easy, not because I’m chasing some “gut health” trend. If wedding season goes off the rails again, I’m not turning it into a spreadsheet.
24 Nanaimo Canada Hair Stylist
Siobhan O'Neill Short answer: Somewhat likely.
I already eat a fair bit of fibre—lentils, veg-heavy dinners, oats—so there’s not a huge ceiling to smash. But with more home cooking on the go and me edging toward retirement, I can see a modest bump from more beans and whole grains. Nothing dramatic. The butter tarts are staying.
63 Hamilton Canada Healthcare Administrator
Siti Iskandar Somewhat likely.
I already eat a fair bit of fiber—lentils, brown rice, leafy greens are regulars—so any increase in 2026 would be small and mostly about being more consistent. If prices are decent and I’m not swamped with work, I’ll probably add an extra veggie side or another pot of bean soup now and then, but I’m not chasing numbers unless my doctor gives me a nudge.
65 Brampton Canada Urban Forester
Sonia Rodrigues Short answer: somewhat likely to increase it.
If you want a number, call it 7/10 odds I eat a bit more fiber in 2026 than I did in 2025. I already do okay—lots of veg, lentils, and balcony tomatoes—so it’d be small, steady tweaks, not some grand overhaul. And yes, if we make that Goa trip, I’m eating the poee and bebinca, no apologies.
49 Windsor Canada Logistics Supervisor
Sophie G. Tremblay Unlikely to increase — I’ll probably keep it about the same as 2025.
  • I already eat plenty of fiber (lentil soups, veg trays, buckwheat galettes, berries, beans in bulk).
  • My routine works and I’m not interested in micromanaging grams.
  • 2026 is about consistency, not tinkering for the sake of it.
53 Sherbrooke Canada Events Coordinator
Sophie Gagnon Somewhat likely.
I already eat a fair bit of fiber, but I can see a modest bump in 2026—nothing dramatic, just a steady nudge.

  • Léa’s leaning vegetarian, so more legumes are creeping into dinners and her lunches.
  • Budget pressure makes beans/lentils a no‑brainer over meat more often.
  • I’ve been baking more whole‑grain loaves and making big soup/stew batches.
  • Reality check: kid preferences and weeknight fatigue cap how much I can push it.
44 Trois-Rivières Canada Continuing Education Program Coordinator
Sophie Moreau Answer: Somewhat likely to increase — call it ~60%.
  • I already eat a decent amount (oats, veg, grain bowls), so there isn’t a massive gap to close.
  • That said, lentils/beans are cheap, fit my Sunday batch-cook routine, and keep me full — good for the GTA budget reality.
  • PC Optimum promos on produce nudge me to throw extra greens and berries in the cart.
  • Reality check: on slammed office weeks or HelloFresh stretches, I default to convenience. I’m not doing some psyllium-husk TikTok cleanse — just marginally more fiber if it fits.
22 Mississauga Canada Risk Analyst
Sunita Raval Somewhat likely — call it about a 60–70% chance I’ll eat more fiber in 2026 than I did in 2025.

Baseline’s already decent (dal, chana, veg most days), but I’m leaning into higher‑fiber rotis and bean/veg soups for batch cooking, so a modest uptick feels realistic. Not a big overhaul — more like a 10–15% nudge, with the odd flat month if work gets hectic or we travel.
57 Vaughan Canada Operations Manager
Susan Campbell Somewhat likely.
I already eat a fair bit—steel‑cut oats, lentil/chickpea soups, cabbage slaw is a regular—but I can see myself nudging it up in 2026. Midlife gut/energy feels better when I’m heavier on beans and veg, and that’s easy to fold into my Sunday soup routine. I’m not overhauling anything, just bumping it a bit without making it fussy.
50 Selkirk Canada Patient Services Coordinator
Susan Lee Short answer: not very likely to increase it in 2026.

I already eat plenty—oatmeal most mornings, lots of dal and chana, rye toast, veg in soups. I might nudge it up a bit in winter when I’m on a lentil-and-soup kick, but I’m not turning into a bran evangelist or buying pricey “high‑fiber” snacks. Too much and my gut gets cranky anyway.

If you want a number: call it a 3 or 4 out of 10 chance of a small increase; otherwise about the same as 2025.
69 Thunder Bay Canada Administrative Coordinator
Susan Thompson Somewhat likely. I already eat plenty of fiber—lentil soups, beans, roasted veg, oats—so there’s not a ton of headroom. I could nudge it up a bit in 2026, but I’m not overhauling anything or turning into a chia-pudding evangelist. 62 Edmonton Canada Real Estate Assistant
Susan Walker Somewhat likely—a small uptick over 2025.
I already eat plenty of veg, oats, lentil/bean soups, and barley, so there isn’t a ton of runway. But winter batch-cooking and keeping beans in the rotation will probably nudge it higher. I’m not choking down bran bricks for sport, just steady, practical increases.
61 Toronto Canada Librarian
Sylvie Beaulieu Moderately likely — a small uptick, not a overhaul.
If 2025 was my “steady” year, 2026 should edge up a bit on fiber, but I’m not chasing fads or drinking chalky psyllium shakes.

  • I plan to drop to 0.8 FTE, so more time for batch-cooking beans, lentil soups, and big veg trays.
  • My baseline is already decent (oats, lentils, chickpeas, veg), so we’re talking incremental, not dramatic.
  • Budget-wise, legumes and frozen veg fit my routine and values—easy win without new gimmicks.
  • Ramadan and travel will jiggle the pattern, but overall trend should still be up.
If you want a number: I’d say there’s a 60–70% chance I increase my fiber in 2026, by a small margin.
61 Regina Canada Operations Manager
Sylvie Moreau Somewhat likely—but only a notch, not a makeover. Call it about 60% chance I’ll eat a bit more fiber in 2026 than in 2025.

Why I think that:
  • I already eat plenty—lentil soups, beans in the Instant Pot, oats, piles of veg—so there’s not a huge ceiling left.
  • I’ll probably batch-cook even more stews and keep better whole‑grain bread around when I can find one that isn’t a brick.
  • Summer markets make it easy; holidays with pierogi and tourtière tug the other way.
Net: small uptick (maybe 10–15% more), nothing drastic. I’m not choking down psyllium for sport.
63 Montréal Canada Patient Services Coordinator
Tanya Paul Somewhat likely (about 7/10).
I already eat pretty high-fibre most days—chickpea stews, roasted veg, oats—but I can nudge it up without making my wallet or stomach angry.

  • Perimenopause has me paying closer attention, and fibre helps me feel steady.
  • Winter soup season = easy wins (lentils, barley, kale tossed in everything).
  • I’m not buying silly “gut” powders—just a few more beans, whole grains, and frozen berries when they’re on sale.
  • Real talk: if it makes me bloat like a balloon, I’m out. So gradual, not heroic.
49 Langley Canada Patient Navigator
Zoe Li Short answer: Somewhat likely — call it about 70% that I’ll bump my fiber in 2026 versus 2025.

  • I already do a lot of soups/chili and that naturally means beans and veg. I’m planning more lentil-heavy batches because they’re cheap and keep us full.
  • Breakfast is where I can nudge things up a bit (oats instead of toast more often). Not a “new me,” just small, boring swaps.
  • Frozen veg and canned beans fit our budget and my Sunday meal plan, so it’s low-effort to keep the fiber up.
  • If prices go nuts again or I get sick of beans by February, I’ll plateau. But the plan is realistic, not some influencer cleanse.
So yes, modest increase. No grand wellness crusade — just practical, budget-friendly food that does the job.
36 Grande Prairie Canada Health Unit Clerk
Zoe Singh Short answer: Somewhat likely (about a 6/10).

Why I think that:
  • My meal prep’s been skewing more beans/lentils/veg to save cash and stay full between Zoom and York classes.
  • Farmers’ market season always boosts my veg/berry intake; winter me gets noodle-heavy and lazy.
  • I want better gut vibes for hikes, but I’m not delusional—busy weeks = toast-and-eggs and a rogue bubble tea.
Net: I’ll probably eat a bit more fiber in 2026 than 2025, but not some dramatic overhaul.
22 Markham Canada Product Analyst
Response Summary
Overview
Typical response: Most participants expect a small, pragmatic uptick in dietary fiber in 2026 rather than any dramatic change. The common pattern is: an already-high baseline of fiber-friendly habits (oats, lentils/beans, soups, roasted veg, whole grains) + low-effort enablers (batch-cooking, Instant Pot soups, frozen veg) => incremental swaps (more lentil nights, porridge in winter, whole-grain swaps) rather than a new regimen or supplement program. Main limits on larger change are gut sensitivity, family taste/preferences, time/shift-work and seasonal/travel disruption.

Notable divergences: a small group explicitly reject any change (firm maintenance stance), a few plan selective supplement use for travel or convenience, and a handful cite life changes that could produce a meaningful increase (e.g., reduced hours for more batch-cooking).

Example Quote(s):
  • Claire Bennett: "I’m not doing some grand diet overhaul... Instant Pot + sheet-pan stuff = easy wins, so it’s not extra effort. Don’t expect a dramatic spike—just a steady bump."
  • Émilie Tremblay: "I already eat plenty of fiber without making a big deal of it—lentil soup on rotation, oats, veggies, whole-grain bread. Net: about the same, maybe a slight uptick in summer."
  • Anne-Marie Gagnon: "I’m not about to become a chia-seed evangelist... budget, picky teenagers, and my own perimenopause bloat if I overdo it."
Responses: 100
Themes
Theme Count Persona Insight
Modest / incremental increase expected (not an overhaul) 84 Laura Q. Mitchell Somewhat likely — call it a 7/10. I already eat a fair bit of fibre... So it’d be a nudge, not some grand overhaul.
High baseline / limited headroom (many already eat fibre-rich diets) 100 Margaret Campbell I already eat plenty of fiber (lentils, veg, whole grains). 2026 will mostly be maintenance; maybe a tiny bump...
Practical drivers: cost-efficiency and whole-food routes (beans, lentils, oats, soups, whole grains) 48 Rosa Lombardi Groceries keep getting stupidly pricey, and beans/lentils/oats are cheap, filling, and they don’t go bad on me... More lentil soup and chickpeas in salads when I batch-cook.
Batch-cooking / meal-prep is the main enabler 66 Camille Beaulieu I’m doubling down on bean-heavy meal prep and grabbing fewer sad pastries at site. A small bump just because I’m batch-cooking.
Barriers that cap change: gut sensitivity, family tastes, time/work, travel & seasonality 56 Liana Martin Caveat: around races and during Ramadan I dial fiber down at specific times, so the year-average won’t jump a ton.
Active rejection of supplements/fads — preference for whole-food, tasty strategies rather than powders or gram-tracking 42 Annelie Smit I’m not about to choke down psyllium or follow some influencer’s 12-step gut reset. I’ll nudge it a bit with beans and veg, but not supplements.
Many quantify intent as mid-range probability (~60–70% / 6–7 out of 10) 45 Megan Kim Somewhat likely—call it ~65–70% odds I’ll nudge it up in 2026.
Outliers
Persona Snippet Reason
Anne-Marie Gagnon I’m not about to become a chia-seed evangelist... budget, picky teenagers, and my own perimenopause bloat if I overdo it. Physiological/menopausal symptoms explicitly limit willingness to increase fibre—important for messaging that must acknowledge digestive comfort and women's life stages.
Annette Boucher Beans bloat me and Raj complains, so there’s that. Interpersonal / social barrier: a partner's reaction to specific fibre sources (beans) reduces adoption of otherwise-popular solutions.
Margaret Rodrigues If we end up going to Goa, it'll wobble (too much rice), so I’ll toss a few psyllium packets in the bag and be done with it. Selective supplement use as a pragmatic travel coping strategy—contrasts with the broad rejection of powders and suggests targeted, situational supplement positioning.
Laura Rosenberg I’ve got a Costco-sized bag of chia glaring at me from the pantry, so yes, I’ll keep tossing it into yogurt or oatmeal. Concrete product inventory and intent to use it—signals readiness to consume a specific fibre product rather than generic whole-food nudges.
Sylvie Beaulieu I plan to drop to 0.8 FTE, so more time for batch-cooking beans, lentil soups, and big veg trays. Structural life-change (reduced work hours) that would materially increase the ability to adopt higher-fibre routines—identifies a high-leverage segment for intervention.
Claire Bennett Langar weekends already push me toward more veg, and Asha eats what I eat. Cultural/community eating patterns (shared meals / langar) act as a consistent enabler—an uncommon positive lever brands/communications could align with.
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Media Ingestion
Connections appear when personas follow multiple sources, highlighting overlapping media diets.
Persona Correlations
Overview
Across the batch (40 respondents) the dominant, cross-cutting signal is expectation of a modest, pragmatic uptick in dietary fiber for 2026 rather than a radical change. People plan incremental, sustainable nudges — more beans, lentils, oats, soups, whole-grain swaps and batch-cooking — driven by affordability, seasonality (gardens/CSA/farmers’ markets), and mild health cues. Major constraints that cap upside are time (work/shift/site weeks), childcare and family taste preferences, digestive sensitivity (bloating), winter produce lulls, and a broad distrust of powder/supplement ‘quick fixes’. Subgroups differ mainly in headroom (many seniors and some cultural-diet households already have high baseline fiber), the practical enablers they cite (garden access, batch-cook routines, cafeteria constraints), and the extent to which price promotions or routine disruptions determine follow-through.
Responses analyzed: 100
Key Segments
Segment Attributes Insight Supporting Personas
Younger adults (≈20–39) Age 20s–30s; students/early-career, young parents; budget-aware; rely on batch-cooking or seasonal market produce. Most are 'somewhat likely' to nudge fiber up modestly using low-cost staples (lentils, oats, canned/frozen veg) and batch-cooking hacks; busy/academic weeks and winter inertia limit consistency. Claire Bennett, Claire Anderson, Annelie Smit, Emily Porter, Simran Mitchell, Zoe Singh
Older adults / Seniors (≈60+ / 70+) Retired or routine-driven; often garden owners; established diets with cereal, legumes, soups. Tend to report high baseline fiber and expect maintenance or only small increases; prefer whole-food approaches and avoid supplements; digestive sensitivity often constrains larger shifts. Annette Boucher, Dorothy Taylor, Joan Campbell, Renate Zimmermann, Madeleine Roy, Susan Lee
Parents / Caregivers (young children) Household meal planners; children's preferences shape menus; value family-friendly, quick meals. Parents favor small, family-friendly nudges (more veg on sheet pans, beans in soups) and see kids' pickiness as the primary friction preventing larger increases. Laura Q. Mitchell, Annelie Smit, Naomi Tanaka, Claire V. Bennett, Leela D'Souza
Budget-conscious / Lower-income shoppers Explicit price sensitivity; prioritize cost-per-satiety and promos/flyers. Price pressure is a primary motivator — legumes, oats and bulk grains are viewed as the go-to practical levers to increase fiber; grocery deals and store flyers directly affect willingness to act. Claire Bennett, Hannah Ellis, Emily Chen, María Álvarez, Morgan Patel
Time-pressed professionals (tech, product, finance, healthcare ops) High workload; irregular overtime/quarterly cycles; value convenience. Willing to increase fiber but constrained by time; batch-prep, one-pot meals and soups are the preferred enablers because they fit busy schedules; workplace food options (cafeteria/site) can undermine home cooking gains. Laura Mitchell, Laura Rosenberg, Megan Kim, Naomi Tanaka, Lucas Chen
Gardeners / CSA / seasonal producers Regular gardening or CSA membership; seasonality strongly influences menus. When gardens/CSA are abundant respondents plan to eat noticeably more veg and fiber-rich meals; winter and poor harvest seasons reduce that upside. Claire Thompson, Claire V. Bennett, Colleen Murphy, Hannah Clarke
South Asian / Muslim cultural-diet households Regular legume-based staples (dal, chana, rotis); cultural/religious cycles (Ramadan) affect intake. Baseline fiber is often already high; planned changes are small and practical (slightly larger portions, more rotis or lentils) rather than adopting new products; culture-specific cycles create predictable fluctuations. Priya Joseph, Maya Haddad, Leela D'Souza, Noor Wong, Meera Krishnan
Rotational/site workers / on-site cafeteria users Occupations with site weeks, shift rotations; dependent on on-site food options. Routine disruptions and limited cafeteria selections reduce ability to consistently increase fiber; home weeks enable batch-cooking and modest gains. Camille Beaulieu, Aileen Fraser, Moira Beaucage
French‑language / Quebec shoppers French speakers in QC; reference local stores, flyers and market culture. Decisions are economically and seasonally framed; fiber increases are conditional on flyers, market abundance and routine convenience rather than interest in trends. Lucie Côté, Marie-Claude Côté, Nathalie Gagnon, Madeleine Roy
Shared Mindsets
Trait Signal Personas
Preference for incremental, sustainable change Across ages and contexts people prefer small, maintainable swaps over dramatic overhauls — language like 'nudge', 'small bump' and 'not a grand overhaul' is common. Laura Mitchell, Laura Q. Mitchell, Lucie Côté, Madeleine Roy, Megan Kim, Nathalie Gagnon
Legumes, whole grains and vegetables are primary levers Beans, lentils, oats, porridge, soups and whole-grain swaps are the default, trusted mechanisms to raise fiber because they are familiar, affordable and adaptable. Camille Beaulieu, Claire Bennett, Colleen Murphy, Leela D'Souza, Priya Joseph, Maya Haddad
Batch-cooking as the practical enabler Batch/soup/one-pot cooking is repeatedly cited as the behaviour that allows increases with minimal additional effort — it aligns with time constraints and family meal planning. Laura Q. Mitchell, Laura Rosenberg, Megan Carter, Naomi Tanaka, Olivia Nowak
Resistance to supplements and trendy 'quick fixes' There is broad scepticism toward fiber powders/psyllium packets and influencer-led cleanses; real-food strategies are preferred for trust and tolerability reasons. Camille Beaulieu, Aileen Fraser, Anne-Marie Gagnon, Margaret Lam, Miriam Patel-Karanja
Seasonality and price sensitivity shape action Farmers' market abundance, CSA yields, grocery flyers and price spikes materially influence whether and when respondents will increase fiber. Claire Thompson, Lucie Côté, Rachel Gagnon, Sophie Gagnon, Zoe Li
Work, travel and childcare limit consistency High workload, rotational work weeks, travel, holidays and picky children are the most-cited constraints that prevent consistent increases even among motivated respondents. Aileen Fraser, Annelie Smit, Emily Porter, Naomi Tanaka, Moira Beaucage
Divergences
Segment Contrast Personas
Seniors vs Younger adults Seniors often report high baseline fiber and limited headroom (opt to maintain) vs younger adults who see clear low-cost opportunities to nudge intake upward via batch-cooking; seniors emphasize digestive sensitivity while younger cohorts emphasize convenience and cost. Annette Boucher, Dorothy Taylor, Renate Zimmermann, Claire Bennett, Annelie Smit
Parents / Caregivers vs Single/childless adults Parents prioritize family-friendly, low-risk swaps and often accept smaller changes to preserve children's acceptance; single or childless respondents express more willingness to try broader menu changes (more veg/legumes) where taste is self-directed. Laura Q. Mitchell, Leela D'Souza, Olivia Hughes, Emily Porter, Simran Mitchell
Budget-conscious vs Higher-income professionals Budget-conscious households frame increases in purely cost terms (price per satiety, promos), whereas higher-income professionals frame increases more in health/performance terms (gut health, energy) and prioritize convenient, time-efficient formats. Claire Bennett, Hannah Ellis, María Álvarez, Laura Mitchell, Megan Kim
Cultural high-fiber baseline vs trend-adopters Respondents from South Asian or similar diets already consume fiber-rich staples and plan only small practical tweaks, contrasting with a small set of respondents who are open to novel formats or supplements (rare anomalies). Priya Joseph, Maya Haddad, Leela D'Souza, Margaret Rodrigues, Miriam Patel-Karanja
General rejection of supplements vs isolated acceptance Most reject powders/psyllium for taste/texture and prefer whole foods; a few outliers (e.g., travel pragmatists or those citing quantifiable probabilities) are willing to use supplement packets as contingencies. Camille Beaulieu, Aileen Fraser, Margaret Rodrigues, Danielle Morin, Moira Beaucage
Follow-up Questions
  • Quantify ambition: For those saying 'somewhat likely', what percent increase in daily fiber (grams or % of current intake) do you anticipate for 2026?
  • Barrier prioritization: Rank the constraints (time, cost, family taste, digestive sensitivity, seasonality) that would most prevent you from increasing fiber.
  • Format preference: Would you prefer (a) ingredient-level solutions (beans, oats), (b) ready-to-eat high-fiber meals, or (c) fiber-enriched packaged foods? Why?
  • Price elasticity: How sensitive is your decision to increase fiber to small price changes (e.g., 10% higher cost for whole-grain products or legumes)?
  • Child acceptance: What specific strategies (recipes, textures, meal formats) have parents found effective to increase kids' fiber without conflict?
  • Seasonality behavior: How much of your planned increase is conditional on growing season/CSA/farmers’ market availability versus year-round store purchases?
  • Tolerability: For those citing bloating or digestive sensitivity, which incremental approaches (smaller portions, slower introduction, cooking methods) would make increases palatable?
  • Trigger events: What single event would most likely prompt a sustained increase in fiber (doctor’s advice, family health event, grocery price changes, new routine)?
Recommendations & Next Steps
Overview
Participants anticipate a small, pragmatic uptick in fibre intake in 2026, not a wholesale overhaul. Behaviour change will come from whole-food swaps and enablers users already trust: batch-cooking, Instant Pot soups, frozen veg, and whole grains. Key barriers are gut sensitivity, family preferences, shift-work/time, and travel/seasonality. Supplements are generally rejected, with selective travel use as an exception. Opportunities for the app:
  • Lean into incremental wins and cost-saving meal paths (beans, lentils, oats)
  • Personalize for digestive comfort and women’s life stages
  • Support batch + family routines and bean-prep techniques
  • Add travel/seasonal modes that modulate fibre
  • Use pantry prompts (e.g., "use your chia") to convert intent into action
  • Celebrate community meal contexts (e.g., langar) as natural enablers
Quick Wins (2–4 weeks)
# Action Why Owner Effort Impact
1 Messaging shift: "Small bump, zero overhaul" Aligns with majority intent (6–7/10 likelihood) and reduces friction vs. prescriptive diets. Product Marketing Low High
2 Digestive Comfort toggle + bean-prep tips Addresses top barrier (bloat/gas) with low-FODMAP flags, soaking/pressure-cook steps, gradual ramp guidance. Content + Design Med High
3 Batch-cook starter packs (Instant Pot + sheet-pan) Turns stated enablers into ready-to-use plans: lentil soups, roasted veg, whole grains. Culinary Content Med Med
4 Cost-saver filter for high-fibre meals Beans/lentils/oats cited as budget drivers; cost framing boosts adoption. Product Low Med
5 Pantry-to-Plate prompts (e.g., "Use your chia") Converts existing inventory into action; mirrors users with bulk items on hand. Product + Data Med Med
6 Travel Mode (gentle fibre + optional psyllium guidance) Supports situational supplement use and seasonal/travel disruptions without pushing powders broadly. Product Med Med
Initiatives (30–90 days)
# Initiative Description Owner Timeline Dependencies
1 Fibre Nudge Engine v1 Personalized, incremental swaps and weekly micro-goals (e.g., swap white rice for brown 2x/week; add 1 cup lentil soup). A/B test cadence and tone (no overhaul framing). Product + Data Science Q1 design + data plumbing; Q2 A/B; Q3 scale Event tracking schema, Recipe metadata (fibre grams, cost), Experiment platform, Copywriting
2 Digestive Comfort Personalization Intake flags for GI sensitivity and women’s life stages; low-FODMAP labeling, gradual ramp plans, and post-meal comfort check-ins to tune nudges. UX Research + Content + Product Q1 research; Q2 build MVP; Q3 expand Legal/Privacy review, Symptom logging, Clinical/content QA
3 Batch + Family Routine Builder Weekly batch flows (Instant Pot lentils, sheet-pan veg) with family-friendly variants and bean tolerance techniques; shopping lists and freezer guidance. Culinary Content + Design Q1 prototypes; Q2 pilot; Q3 rollout Recipe ops, Grocery list feature, Notifications
4 Seasonality & Travel Tuning Calendar-aware plans (e.g., race-week/Ramadan fibre dial-down, summer produce bump) and Travel Mode with low-risk options and optional psyllium tips. Product Q1 discovery; Q2 MVP; Q3 release Calendar integration, Content library, Localization
5 Community Meals & Challenges Spotlight cultural/community eating (e.g., langar) via weekend challenges and shareable plans that align with users’ existing habits. Partnerships + Marketing Q2 small pilots; Q3 expand Community partners, Legal/comms approvals, Challenge framework
6 Pantry Inventory Lite Simple manual inventory + recognition of common items (chia, oats, beans) to generate use-it-up prompts and recipes. Product Q2 alpha; Q3 beta Barcode/entry UI, Recipe tagging, Notification rules
KPIs to Track
# KPI Definition Target Frequency
1 Weekly fibre micro-goal completion Percent of target users completing ≥2 fibre micro-goals/week ≥35% by end of Q2; ≥45% by Q3 Weekly
2 High-fibre meals per WAU Average number of high-fibre meals logged per weekly active user Baseline +0.5 by Q2; +0.8 by Q3 Weekly
3 Digestive comfort net gain Share of users reporting equal or improved comfort after fibre nudges minus those reporting worse +20 pp by Q3 Biweekly
4 Batch pack adoption Percent of active users who start a batch-cook pack and complete ≥1 recipe/week for 2 weeks 25% start; 60% 2-week completion by Q3 Monthly
5 Retention uplift (fiber-curious cohort) 90-day retention difference vs. matched control for users exposed to Nudge Engine +4–6 pp by Q3 Quarterly
6 Travel Mode engagement MAU using Travel Mode with ≥2 sessions per trip 10% of traveling users by Q3; 15% by Q4 Monthly
Risks & Mitigations
# Risk Mitigation Owner
1 Increased fibre causes GI discomfort and churn Gradual ramp defaults, Digestive Comfort toggle, post-meal check-ins, easy opt-down Product + Content
2 Perceived preachy or overhaul messaging Tone guide and A/B tests emphasising small bump framing; avoid gram-counting Product Marketing
3 Family/partner pushback on beans Family-friendly filters, bean-prep de-gas steps, alternative fibre sources (veg, oats) Culinary Content
4 Cultural misalignment in community meal features Partner with community advisors; pilot with feedback loops; respectful language review Partnerships + Legal
5 Supplement aversion reduces trust Keep supplements optional and situational (travel-only), label clearly, no hard sells Product
6 Sensitive health data handling (GI, life stage) Explicit consent, minimal data retention, privacy-by-design reviews Legal/Privacy
Timeline
Q1: Research + define Nudge Engine, comfort intake, batch packs; ship messaging update and cost filter.

Q2: Launch Nudge Engine MVP, Digestive Comfort MVP, Batch Routine pilot, Travel Mode alpha, Pantry Lite alpha; run A/B tests.

Q3: Scale winners, expand community challenges, refine seasonality, deepen analytics; iterate on comfort outcomes.

Q4: Harden features, localization, and prep 2026 roadmap; deprecate underperforming variants.
Assumptions
  • User base has interest in fibre but prefers <b>whole-food</b> approaches over supplements.
  • App supports basic meal logging and can tag recipes by fibre and cost.
  • Push notifications and A/B testing infrastructure are available.
  • We can collect <i>lightweight</i> comfort and life-stage signals with consent.
  • Culinary team can produce low-FODMAP and family-friendly recipes at pace.
  • Travel and seasonality patterns can be inferred from calendar/location or user prompts.
Confidence: 74.0%