It may not sound super sexy, but research shows fibre is essential for your body to function properly. And it deserves to get as much attention as other micronutrients (looking at you, protein) since not only do high-fibre foods feed your gut bacteria, improve digestion (and help keep you regular – IYKYK), fibre also helps your body to burn fat by controlling your blood sugar levels, reducing the release of the hunger hormone ghrelin and helping curb sugar cravings.
