India, Aug. 15 -- Protein may be getting much of the attention when it comes to building a balanced diet, but fibre is another essential nutrient that often gets overlooked. Beyond supporting gut health and regular digestion, adequate fibre intake can also play a role in blood sugar control, cholesterol management and overall metabolic health. However, simply adding more fibre to your diet is not enough - how you increase and consume it matters too.

Dr Saurabh Sethi, a California-based gastroenterologist and hepatologist with 25 years of experience, who trained at AIIMS, Harvard and Stanford Universities, has highlighted five common fibre mistakes that could be negatively affecting your digestive health. In an Instagram post shared on Au...