or years, those of us who followed a Western diet didn’t think twice about fibre and how it fitted into the food pyramid. We were told that eating it daily was essential; that eating enough whole-grains, wheat-based bakes, fruit and vegetables (forming the broader base of that pyramid, and therefore realised as more servings than other food groups) would provide roughage to keep us regular, along with a host of other health benefits. Eating foods rich in soluble fibre on a Western diet was and still is considered the smart choice for regulating blood sugar levels, especially pertinent in a country with one
