It has been known for year that a fibre-rich diet protects the organism against obesity and diabetes and not a French-Swedish team of researchers has succeeded in elucidating this mechanism which involves the intestinal flora and the ability of the intestine to produce glucose between meals. The study also clarified the role of the intestine and its associated microorganisms in maintaining glycaemia. (Read: Obesity behind rising bone diseases in children) They will give rise to new dietary recommendations to prevent diabetes and obesity. Most sweet fruit and many vegetables such as salsify cabbage or beans are rich in so-called fermentable