Fibre — The Fourth Pillar
Fibre behaves differently to other carbohydrates — it feeds your gut microbes, supports blood sugar control, and helps stabilise hunger.
Fibre behaves differently to other carbohydrates — it feeds your gut microbes, supports blood sugar control, and helps stabilise hunger.
A clear explanation of what prebiotics and probiotics are — and why the difference matters for gut health.
Tiny amounts of plants may not provide much fibre fuel, but some compounds can still have surprisingly large biological effects.
Fibre is far more than roughage. Different fibres affect hunger, digestion, gut bacteria and blood sugar in different ways — especially important for people using GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.
A small salad before dinner can do more than wake up your appetite — it helps your gut and brain talk to each other, so you feel full on less food.