What You’ll Learn in This Post:

• Why fiber is your best friend during the holiday snack rush

• Simple high-fiber strategies to help you stay full and balanced

• Fun ways to use just better.® prebiotic fiber in seasonal treats 

Sweet Season Survival Guide: Simple High-Fiber Strategies That Work 

It’s Snack Season!

Candy bowls at the office. Cookie trays at every gathering. And fancy drinks at every turn. The holidays are officially here, and with them comes a steady stream of sweet temptations. We all want to enjoy the festivities, but too often, those sugary snacks lead to unwanted side effects like blood sugar spikes and crashes, and weight gain. 

Don’t worry—this isn’t a call to skip the fun. It’s about balancing the festivities with a few smart, fiber-rich tricks that make the season a little easier on your gut health, immune function, and blood sugar balance.

Fiber: Your Secret Weapon for the Sweet Season

When the season of sweets hits, fiber quietly takes on an important job. Soluble prebiotic fiber helps slow how quickly carbohydrates are digested, reducing sharp spikes and crashes in blood sugar that can trigger more cravings soon after eating. It also supports balanced digestion and a sense of fullness, helping us feel satisfied without feeling weighed down.

That’s where just better.® prebiotic fiber shines. Made from soluble, non-GMO corn fiber, it dissolves completely in your favorite foods and drinks. Add it to your coffee, cookie dough, mashed potatoes, or even your holiday hot cocoa for a fiber upgrade you won’t taste—but your body will love. 

Sugar Intake and Immune Health 

The season of sweets isn’t just tough on blood sugar; it can also challenge immune balance. Diets higher in refined sugar and lower in fiber may disrupt the gut microbiome, where most of the immune system lives. That’s why consistent fiber intake matters even more this time of year. Prebiotic fiber nourishes beneficial gut bacteria, helping the body maintain immune strength and resilience when it’s needed most. 

5 Healthy Hacks for Holiday Festivities 

Start the Day with Savory Staying Power

A savory breakfast sets the tone for balanced energy and fewer cravings later in the day. When the first meal of the day leans heavily on sugar like pastries, pancakes, or sweetened flavored coffee drinks, it can lead to quick spikes and crashes in blood sugar that leave us hungry again soon after. 

Starting with protein, healthy fats, and fiber helps keep those swings in check. Add two tablespoons of just better.® prebiotic fiber to scrambled eggs, avocado toast, or a veggie breakfast burrito to support digestion, fullness, and a smart start to your day. 

💚 JBB Insight: Sweet-tasting foods — even those made with substitutes — can keep cravings active. Starting your day the savory way helps set the tone for the day. 

Upgrade Your Sips

Festive drinks, from creamy peppermint mochas to spiced cider and holiday cocktails, are part of the season’s charm, but they often come with a sugar surge.

Stir two tablespoons (or stick packs) of just better.® prebiotic fiber into your favorite beverage to help balance how your body processes that sugar and support your gut while you celebrate. It’s a simple way to enjoy your favorite sips while keeping things fiber-rich!

Stay Hydrated All Day

Water and fiber work hand in hand. Soluble fiber needs fluid to form a gentle gel in the digestive tract, which helps support regularity and overall gut health. Without enough water, fiber cannot do its job effectively.

💚 JBB Tip: Keep hydration simple! Drink water consistently throughout the day, and enjoy other hydrating options like herbal tea or fruit-infused water if you prefer variety. 

Invite just better.® to the Party

When you bring a dish to share, think fiber-forward. Hummus, bean dips, and lentil salads are great crowd-pleasers that also deliver plant-based fiber and protein. Stir a few scoops of just better.® prebiotic fiber into your dip or dressing; it dissolves completely, won’t change the flavor, and gives your dish a simple upgrade that supports better digestion for everyone at the table.

Sweet Treat Strategy  

Is that bowl of Halloween candy calling your name? Go ahead — enjoy a mindful portion! But first, pair it with a glass of water mixed with two tablespoons of just better.® prebiotic fiber to help your body process the sugar intake more gradually and support balanced digestion while you enjoy your favorite treat. 

Cooking and Baking with just better.®

Holiday baking doesn’t have to mean a sugar overload. Reduce up to half the sugar in your favorite recipes by blending it with just better.® prebiotic fiber. This simple swap helps lower the sugar content while adding fiber that supports balanced digestion.

From cookies and quick breads to creamy mashed potatoes and party dips, just better.® prebiotic fiber fits right into your favorite holiday recipes. 

💚 JBB Tip: Dissolve just better.® into the liquid portion of your recipe for an invisible fiber upgrade that helps you enjoy a better-for-you version of your favorite seasonal bites! 

Keep the Fun, Skip the Sugar Crash

The goal isn’t perfection—it’s about feeling just better.® (😉) throughout the season. A few simple, fiber-rich habits can help you enjoy every celebration without the crash or cravings that follow. Enjoy the festivities, share the laughter, and let your gut health keep the good times rolling.

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