Experts Highlight Fibre Importance and Non-Vegetable Sources to Meet Daily Needs

Several gastroenterologists, including Dr. Saurabh Sethi and Dr. Shubham Vatsya, emphasize the importance of consuming around 30 grams of daily fibre for digestive, heart, and blood sugar health. Many adults, particularly in India, fall short of this target, partly due to low vegetable intake. Dr. Sethi highlights fibre-rich non-vegetable foods like chia seeds, lentils, quinoa, guava, and oats as alternatives, while cautioning against low-fibre options such as white bread. Fibre supports gut bacteria, bowel regularity, and may reduce chronic disease risks.