Fibre

Fibre on a GLP-1 (Ozempic/Wegovy): why it matters more, not less

On a GLP-1? Why fibre matters more than ever

The gut side of the GLP-1 era GLP-1 medicines, semaglutide, tirzepatide, are changing how India eats: smaller portions, quieter appetite, real results. But there's a gut side most people aren't...

On a GLP-1? Why fibre matters more than ever

The gut side of the GLP-1 era GLP-1 medicines, semaglutide, tirzepatide, are changing how India eats: smaller portions, quieter appetite, real results. But there's a gut side most people aren't...

Soluble vs insoluble fibre, explained

Soluble vs insoluble fibre, explained

The split is real chemistry and a poor predictor of behaviour. Two soluble fibres that act in opposite ways, two insoluble ones that do the same, and three better questions...

Soluble vs insoluble fibre, explained

The split is real chemistry and a poor predictor of behaviour. Two soluble fibres that act in opposite ways, two insoluble ones that do the same, and three better questions...

Why fibre makes you bloated (and how to avoid it)

Why fibre makes you bloated (and how to avoid it)

Yes, fibre can bloat you: here's why When fermentable fibre reaches your colon, bacteria break it down and release gas as a by-product. Add a lot of fast-fermenting fibre at...

Why fibre makes you bloated (and how to avoid it)

Yes, fibre can bloat you: here's why When fermentable fibre reaches your colon, bacteria break it down and release gas as a by-product. Add a lot of fast-fermenting fibre at...

What is butyrate, and why your gut runs on it

What is butyrate, and why your gut runs on it

The short answer Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) produced when gut bacteria ferment dietary fibre in your colon. It's the main energy source for colonocytes, the cells lining...

What is butyrate, and why your gut runs on it

The short answer Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) produced when gut bacteria ferment dietary fibre in your colon. It's the main energy source for colonocytes, the cells lining...

How much fibre do you actually need per day?

How much fibre do you actually need per day?

The number most of us quietly miss Ask people if they eat healthily and most will say yes. Ask how many grams of fibre they eat, and almost nobody knows....

How much fibre do you actually need per day?

The number most of us quietly miss Ask people if they eat healthily and most will say yes. Ask how many grams of fibre they eat, and almost nobody knows....