Why fibre is important (for more than your poo)

Megan Rebuli is a research dietitian and nutritionist with the CSIRO and co-authored their latest book, The CSIRO Gut Care Guide. In this episode, she focuses on fibre for maintaining gut health - fibre-rich foods, the exact amount we need each day, and the difference between insoluble and soluble fibre.    WANT MORE FROM MEGAN? To hear today's full interview, where Megan discusses exactly what you need to do to improve and maintain gut health...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can find The CSIRO Gut Care Guide (Pan Macmillan, $39.99) here.    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.