With the Fibre of Your Being

Fibremaxxing promotes better digestion, easier weight loss, blood sugar control, and even clearer skin

- KONKANA RAY

'It started with rolled oats," says Niharika Sharma, I "then I added soaked chia and flax seeds, chickpeas, and more salads." Within three weeks, she felt her digestion pattern change. "I felt lighter, more focused, and my skin looked better," says the 26-year-old software developer.

Sharma is among the many wellness enthusiasts turning to 'fibremaxxing'-the internetcoined wellness trend that champions upping your daily fibre intake to improve overall wellbeing. The promise? Better digestion, easier weight loss, blood sugar control, and even clearer skin. But is fibremaxxing really the gut-health grail it's made out to be? It involves making a conscious effort to meet or exceed the recommended daily fibre intake of 25 to 38 grams for adults, typically by loading up on fibre-rich foods and, in some cases, adding supplements.