I have spent more time lately thinking about fibre than I’d care to admit, but it is not entirely my fault. Because almost as a natural progression to the endorsement of anything gut-related, fibre is the buzzword of the moment. At least among health influencers, nutrition gurus and pretty much anyone with a healthy opinion. It’s as if health experts worldwide hadn’t been recommending eating a high fibre diet for the past 50 years. After all, the evidence has been crystal clear. Eating a diet high in fibre reduces the risks of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. It also aids digestion, promotes good gut health, helps to manage your weight, lower your cholesterol and keeps your blood sugar stable. So while adults have long been advised to get at least 30g fibre each day, it is suddenly being hailed as the secret to wellness. Better late than never, I guess.