Why Fibre Matters More Than You Think (And Why Most People Don’t Get Enough)

Fibre is one of the most overlooked nutrients in modern diets. Fibre plays a critical role in digestion, gut health, blood sugar control, and fat loss — yet the majority of people fall well short of recommended intakes.

What Is Fibre (And Why It’s So Important)?

Adequate fibre intake helps:

  • Support healthy digestion and bowel regularity

  • Feed beneficial gut bacteria

  • Improve satiety and fullness

  • Stabilise blood sugar levels

  • Support heart and metabolic health

For fat loss, fibre helps you feel fuller on fewer calories, making consistency much easier.

How Much Fibre Do You Actually Need?

General guidelines suggest:

  • Women: ~25g of fibre per day

  • Men: ~30–38g of fibre per day

Most people average far less than this.

Increasing fibre doesn’t need to be extreme — small, consistent changes add up quickly.

Signs You May Not Be Eating Enough Fibre

  • Digestive discomfort or irregularity

  • Feeling hungry shortly after meals

  • Blood sugar crashes

  • Poor gut health

  • Difficulty maintaining fat loss

Low fibre intake often shows up as discomfort, not just stalled results.

Below is image showing ways to include FIBRE throughout the day:



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