# 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.
- Title: Admitting I Was Wrong About Peas · Popsugar | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: yasmine jameelah, green peas, fiber, colorectal cancer, pilates body by raven, raven ross, fibermaxxing, american institute for cancer research, johane filemon, rdn, Popsugar
- Source: Popsugar — https://popsugar.com/nutrition/case-for-eating-peas-49485126
- Author: Yasmine Jameelah
- Published: 2026-10-26T18:00:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: yasmine jameelah, green peas, fiber, colorectal cancer, pilates body by raven, raven ross, fibermaxxing, american institute for cancer research, johane filemon, rdn, entertainment, lifestyle
## My Pea History
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
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.
## Key takeaway

Yasmine Jameelah, a wellness journalist, now eats green peas after a fiber trend revival despite decades of avoidance.