Fibre isn't just about good digestion - it's key for overall health but many of us aren't getting enough. Liz Connor finds out more. Dietary fibre isn't exactly the most exciting term in the wellness world. Unlike trendy buzzwords like keto and paleo, it can conjure up images of tasteless grains, and the type of brown-bread sandwiches you hated as a kid. But fibre it isn't as bland as you think - and there's good reason why all of us should take conscious steps to make sure we're getting enough. A recent study published in The Lancet study found people who routinely eat lots of fibre have significantly lower rates of diseases like heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, compared with those who consume much lower amounts. Yet, the British Nutrition Foundation says that in the UK, most people still don't fall within the government guidelines for daily fibre intake.