India, June 24 -- Good gut health is commonly hailed as one of the strongest building blocks of overall wellbeing because gut functions are intricately connected to major systems in the body, from immunity to mental health. Gut-friendly foods and drinks have repeatedly taken the spotlight, with balancing the gut microbiome becoming a priority. Fibre-rich foods are one of the key dietary components that have gained attention because of how they support digestion. But too much of anything is never good either, which is why defining the line has become more important than ever.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Amarender Singh Puri, vice chairman of gastroenterology, gastrosciences at Medanta, Gurugram, explained why a balanced approach...