Dr Meghan Rossi explains 'common issue' which stops people eating enough fibre

Dr Meghan Rossi explains 'common issue' which stops people eating enough fibreDr Meghan Rossi said it was not simply a case of eating more plantsCommentsLifestyleHoward Lloyd Regional content editor14:29, 13 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesDr Rossi says you need to think about 'fibre efficiency' if you want to hit your goals (stock image)A doctor renowned for her expertise in gut health has revealed that getting enough fibre each day is not simply a matter of 'eating more plants'. Dr Meghan Rossi, widely known as the Gut Health Doctor, has built a reputation for her knowledge in health and nutrition.‌On Instagram, where she boasts nearly 600,000 followers, she addressed the issue of fibre consumption. Current figures reveal that more than 90 per cent of Britons fall short of their daily fibre requirements.‌More concerningly, just 7 per cent of Brits are aware that the target is 30g of fibre daily, with most believing the figure sits around 12.4g. Back in 2015, the UK Government increased its recommended fibre intake guidelines from 24g to 30g.‌The typical Brit consumes merely 16g of fibre per day, with only 4 per cent meeting the daily target. Adequate fibre consumption is linked to reduced risks of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer.Content cannot be displayed without consentYou would be forgiven for assuming that simply increasing your daily fruit and vegetable intake would address the issue - but Dr Rossi insists more consideration is required. She said: "It's not just about eating more plants.‌"Different plants pack very different amounts of fibre. If you're aiming for that 30g a day, focusing on more "fibre-efficient" foods can make hitting that target a lot easier."She shared a series of graphs exploring 'fibre efficiency', demonstrating exactly how much of particular foods you'd need to consume simply to reach 5g of fibre. To illustrate, you'd need to consume nearly...