For years, Elowen Wyatt struggled with bloating, sluggish digestion, and unpredictable energy levels. Like many people, she thought she was eating “healthy enough”—some greens here, a smoothie there—but her gut told a different story.
“I was doing what everyone online said to do,” Elowen recalls. “But I was still uncomfortable most of the time.”
Everything changed when her doctor encouraged her to increase her fiber intake. At first, the idea seemed simple—eat more vegetables, beans, and whole grains. But when Elowen tried to make it work in her everyday life, it got complicated fast. She’d buy a cart full of produce, only for half of it to wilt before she could cook it. Her beans took too long to prepare after work, and she was tired of boring oatmeal every morning.
So, she turned to meal prep—not the rigid, Instagram-perfect kind, but a realistic approach tailored to her body’s needs.
“I started slow,” she says. “Just two meals a week, cooked ahead and full of fiber-rich ingredients that actually made me feel good.”
She made comforting lentil stews, quinoa bowls with roasted veggies, and oat bakes she could slice and reheat. She kept it flexible, rotating her favorites while always focusing on balance. Over time, prepping those few meals made her week easier—and her gut, a lot happier.
“Fiber isn’t just about digestion,” Elowen says. “It helped stabilize my mood, curb cravings, and even improve my skin.”
Now, Sundays are her favorite day of the week. “I pour a cup of tea, turn on music, and cook for myself like I’m someone I care about,” she smiles.
