Why I recommend INDI Body in my clinical practice

I have a question for you.

How do you eat an elephant?

One bite at a time.

I use this African proverb constantly in clinic because it captures one of the most important truths about behaviour change: small actions, done consistently, create big, lasting impact.

As we head into January—the season of “new year, new me” and extreme challenges that leave many of us feeling overwhelmed or defeated—I remind my clients that long-term change rarely comes from grand gestures. Behaviour change science shows, again and again, that sustainable habits are built through small, strategic shifts that compound over time.

And few small shifts are more powerful than increasing your fibre intake.

WHY FIBRE IS THE UNSUNG HERO OF NUTRITION

In the nutrition world, fibre is having a moment—and for good reason. Fibre affects nearly everything:

• Your energy
• Your cravings
• Your 4pm slump
• Your mood
• Your weight
• Your gut microbiome
• Your long-term disease risk

A simple daily increase of just 5g of fibre has been shown to reduce the risk of dying from chronic disease by 14–15%. More fibre doesn’t just support health; it literally increases your chances of living longer.

The recommended daily intake is 30g, but emerging research suggests 35–40g may be even more beneficial. And yet... only 4% of people in the UK reach even the baseline 30g. Most manage just 18–19g—leaving a gap of 11–12g every single day.

WHERE MOST PEOPLE STRUGGLE (INCLUDING ME) 

There are plenty of food-based ways to add fibre:

• Stir 150g cooked lentils into soup or pasta sauce (+7–8g)
• Snack on a large pear + ½ cup raspberries (+10g)
• Mix chia seeds into Greek yogurt (+5g)

On the days when I’m home, cooking, and eating mindfully, this is realistic.

But the truth?

Most days I’m not home. I’m on the go, between clinics, meetings, and travel. Even as a dietitian, I fall short.

And this is where we need to get smart.

It’s not enough to know what we should be eating—we need strategies that work on the days when life is full, unpredictable, and busy. And that means finding accessible, realistic ways to bridge the gap.

For many people, that means reaching for a multivitamin or a greens powder. But those often don’t do much for fibre or phytochemical intake—and many contain synthetic fillers, sweeteners, or under-dosed ingredients.

WHY INDI BODY MAKES SENSE 

In my clinical practice, I recommend clients choose whole-food supplements as a base—products that add fibre and meaningful nutrients in meaningful amounts in forms the body can use. That’s why I recommend INDI Body, and why I take it myself every day.

A daily serving of INDI Body gives you:

• 5.4g of prebiotic fibre From
• 12 different whole-food fibre sources including kiwi, oats, blueberry, moringa and acai berries
• Plus a powerful blend of polyphenols and antioxidants from naturally purple plant compounds
• With no bulking agents, synthetic sweeteners, or chemical preservatives

This matters because purple plant compounds—like those found in berries, hibiscus, and dark-skinned fruits—contain some of the most potent antioxidants we know of. Diets rich in polyphenols help reduce inflammation, support resilience, and lower disease risk.

And crucially? It tastes good.

It blends beautifully into yogurt, overnight oats, smoothies, or simply shaken with water or your favourite plant-based milk. That means people actually use it. And if you use it, it works.

SMALL STEP, BIG REST 

INDI Body fits perfectly into the “small changes, big impact” philosophy. It’s a simple, accessible, delicious addition to your daily routine that helps close the fibre gap while delivering meaningful, science-backed nutrition support.

It may seem like a small step—but in the long run, it’s one that truly makes a difference. That’s why I recommend it to my clients, and why it’s part of my own daily routine.