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Admitting I Was Wrong About Peas
Yasmine Jameelah admits after 30 years of avoiding green peas, she now enjoys them after a fiber trend revival.
In brief
Yasmine Jameelah admits after 30 years of avoiding green peas, she now enjoys them after a fiber trend revival. Yasmine Jameelah, a wellness journalist, now eats green peas after a fiber trend revival despite decades of avoidance. Originally reported by Popsugar.
My Pea History
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I avoided green peas for 30 years after a kindergarten promise from my mother.
The Promise
My mother promised I'd never eat green peas again after one time.
Raven Ross's Challenge
Raven Ross, founder of Pilates Body by Raven, encouraged me to eat green peas again.
Fibermaxxing Trend
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A TikTok trend promotes fiber-rich foods to lower colon cancer risk.
Colorectal Cancer Link
Each additional 10 grams of fiber per day reduces colorectal cancer risk by 7 percent.
Dietitian's View
Johane Filemon, RDN, says fiber intake should be varied, not excessive.
Peas in My Plate
I tried pea recipes with chicken and found them enjoyable.
New Pea Acceptance
I now eat green peas without regret after 30 years of avoidance.
Here's the gist
Yasmine Jameelah, a wellness journalist, now eats green peas after a fiber trend revival despite decades of avoidance.
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