Fibre is one of the most essential macronutrients that the body needs regularly. It is a type of plant-based carbohydrate that cannot be digested by the gut but plays a significant role in maintaining gut health.
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As per Healthline, an average adult man needs 38 grams of fibre in their diet every day. For the average adult woman, the quantity is 25 grams. To help those who are falling short, Dr Saurabh Sethi, a California-based gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford Universities, took to Instagram on July 24 and shared his recipe for a sweet bread made with dates and loaded with dietary fibres.
The detailed steps to prepare the dish are presented as follows.
While it is important to eat enough fibre, if one has to increase their intake to meet the requirement, there are certain points that Dr Sethi wishes people would keep in mind. They are presented as follows.
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Dr Saurabh Sethi is a California-based gastroenterologist with training from AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford and more than two decades of clinical experience. He became a social media content creator sharing insight on his area of expertise during the Covid-19 pandemic.
