Nearly 70% of Indians miss a “basic metabolic necessity” in their diet — fibre, and a Fortis Delhi doctor said it's showing up as issues like fatty liver, diabetes and more. In a viral video, Dr Shubham Vatsya, a Gastroenterologist at Fortis Vasant Kunj, Delhi, said that India has a fibre intake problem. The doctor said, “Nearly 70% of Indians do not meet their daily fibre requirements, and the consequences show up as constipation, bloating, fatty liver, diabetes, and metabolic disease.”Also Read | Fortis doctor says three eggs a day can transform health, shares benefits“Fibre is not optional,” Dr Vatsya said. “Soluble fibre, such as apple, oats, flax seeds, and moong daal, absorbs water and bile and turns into a jelly-like substance. Popcorn : Popcorn is a 100% whole grain.

Source: Mint February 25, 2026 16:04 UTC