India, Nov. 29 -- You've probably heard that eating more fibre is great for your gut - but its benefits go far beyond digestion. Fibre can also play a powerful role in protecting your heart, from keeping blood pressure steadier to lowering LDL cholesterol and reducing inflammation. Simply adding more fibre-rich foods to your daily meals could make a bigger difference to your cardiovascular health than you realise.

Dr Dmitry Yaranov, a cardiologist and heart-transplant specialist with expertise in advanced heart failure and mechanical circulatory support, explains that fibre isn't just beneficial for gut health - incorporating it into your diet can significantly support heart health as well. In an Instagram video posted on November 29, th...