India, June 29 -- Protein has become the nutrient everyone is chasing, with many people carefully tracking their daily intake and even encouraging their parents to eat more of it. But amid the protein craze, fibre has quietly slipped off the radar. Most people don't even meet half of their recommended daily fibre intake, despite its crucial role in gut health, digestion and long-term disease prevention. This is a sign to move beyond viewing protein and fibre as competing priorities and instead focus on foods that provide both.

Dr Joseph Salhab, a Florida-based gastroenterologist and health content creator specialising in digestive, liver, pancreatic and nutrition health, is highlighting the importance of eating foods rich in both protein...