@reverseinsulinresistance: There is another layer to fibre that most people never hear about. It is not just what it does in your stomach. It is what happens hours later in your gut. When certain fibres reach your colon, they are fermented by your gut bacteria. This produces compounds called short chain fatty acids, especially butyrate. And this is where things shift. Butyrate directly improves insulin sensitivity. It helps your cells respond better to glucose. And it reduces low grade inflammation, which is one of the hidden drivers of insulin resistance. So you are not just slowing a spike in the moment. You are improving how your body handles sugar long term. Another simple upgrade. Diversity matters just as much as quantity. Different fibres feed different bacteria. And the more diverse your intake, the more resilient your metabolic system becomes. Think vegetables, seeds, legumes, whole grains. Not just one source repeated every day. Small habit. Big downstream effect. If you had to improve one thing starting today, would it be the amount of fibre you eat, or the variety?

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