15/10/2026
Most Australian women aren’t getting enough fibre. The recommended intake is 25g per day, yet most of us average 15g or less.
Here’s the benefits of adding more fibre to your day:
1. Your gut bacteria love fibre. Certain fibres are fermented by bacteria in your gut. As they compound they can help support your gut barrier, immune function and metabolic health.
2. Fibre can help study your blood sugar. Soluble fibre slows digestion and glucose absorption which can help support energy after eating and keep you fuller for longer.
3. Your heart health benefits. Some soluble fibres can help reduce LDL cholesterol, making fibre one small but impactful support for cardiovascular health.
4. Fibre plays a role in your hormone health. Your body processes and eliminates hormones through pathways that include the gut. Getting enough fibre can help support this normal process.
5. It helps keep things moving. Fibre helps support regular bowel movements, which can be crucial when medications, conditions or reduced activity are already slowing things down.
So, yes you should start fibremaxxing. The best approach is to increase fibre gradually, stay hydrated and give your body time to adjust. Food isn’t a cure for chronic illness, and eating more fibre isn’t going to magically “balance your hormones” or fix your symptoms. But nutrition can be one part of supporting a body that already has a lot going on. Protein, you can stay. We’re just making more room for fibre.