India, April 22 -- Fibre is known to improve digestion, regulate blood sugar, and promote satiety. However, it's not a one-speed mechanism that works for all kinds of it. UK-based expert Dr Karan Rajan, in an Instagram post on April 22, 2026, shares a fibre cheat sheet that categorizes different types of fibre based on their fermentation speed in the body. He mentioned the types of fibres, how quickly they are broken down, and where. Here's a breakdown of the fibre quality.

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Dr Karan captioned, "Fibre isn't one-speed. Some plants hit early, others take their time, feeding microbes all along the course. So digestio...