India, Dec. 11 -- Considering ditching meat? You may be setting yourself up for a healthier gut and better overall cardiometabolic health, according to Dr Yasodh Kumar Reddy, a family physician and diabetologist at Apollo Clinic Velachery, Chennai. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Reddy delved into the changes a vegetarian lifestyle triggers within the digestive system. Also read | How to lose weight with South Indian diet, according to fitness coach: 'Avoid idli and dosa, switch to low calorie...'

Dr Reddy highlighted that adopting a vegetarian diet naturally boosts the intake of fibre and plant-based nutrients, which are key to supporting digestion and maintaining gut health. He said, "Plant-based diets promote the growth of benef...