Dr Joanna McMillan: Why Fibre Is the Most Underrated Ingredient on Every Menu

If you think fibre is boring, this episode might just change your mind. Dr Joanna McMillan, one of Australia’s leading nutrition scientists and dietitians, is on a mission to make fibre sexy again. With her new book The Fibre Factor, she unpacks why this overlooked ingredient and nutrient is key to gut health, heart health and overall wellbeing, and yes, it helps us all have a good bathroom experience!  In this episode of Straight To The Source, Joanna joins Lucy Allon to explore what she calls the modern fibre famine and why chefs, producers and home cooks all have a role to play in changing it. From menu innovation to embracing whole, plant-rich foods, this conversation is packed with practical, feel-good insights for building flavour and nutrition into every plate. Smart, relatable and quietly game changing. Just like the food we should be eating. Listen now on your favourite podcast platform. Subscribe for more interviews with industry leaders and changemakers. This episode is proudly brought to you by UNOX Australia, leaders in smart oven innovation for commercial and residential kitchens. Learn more at www.unox.com  Follow & Connect with  Dr Joanna McMillan and find The Fibre Factor in shops and online https://www.drjoanna.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drjoannamcmillan https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-fibre-factor-9781761356728 Connect with your hosts: Tawnya Bahr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawnyabahr  Lucy Allon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyallon  Subscribe to our newsletter: https://straighttothesource.com.au/community  Follow Straight To The Source: @straight_to_the_source Find out more about Straight To The Source: https://straighttothesource.com.au@straighttothesourcepodcast: https://www.youtube.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.