India, Dec. 29 -- Salads are often seen as the ultimate fibre fix - especially leafy green ones - leading many people to load up on them in the belief that they'll easily meet daily fibre needs. While green salads are excellent for adding volume without excess calories and provide a range of essential micronutrients, the idea that they're naturally high in fibre is a common misconception.

Dr Karan Rajan, a UK-based surgeon and popular health content creator, is debunking the myth that green salads are fibre-rich and sufficient on their own to meet your daily fibre needs. In an Instagram video shared on December 28, the surgeon breaks down that while leafy green salads are a valuable addition to a balanced meal, they don't qualify as high...