That gap is what nutritionist Emma Bardwell set out to close in her new book, The Fibre Effect. 'People focusing intensely on calories and cutting things out, yet still struggling with hunger, bloating, sluggish digestion and weight gain. Nutritionist Emma Bardwell, author of new book The Fibre EffectIn the process, those microbes produce compounds that influence appetite, blood sugar, inflammation and even mood. In practice, eating a wide range of fruits, vegetables, beans, wholegrains, nuts and seeds does the job far better than trying to categorise every mouthful. 'The Fibre Effect: The surprising (and easy) way to transform your health' by Emma Bardwell (Vermillion) is available now from all good bookshops.

Source: Daily Mail February 22, 2026 18:50 UTC