Why is fibre so important?
Why should we be eating more fibre?
Role of fibre
Fibre plays many important roles in the body, including:
helping us feel full for longer
balancing blood sugar
lowering cholesterol
ensuring regular bowel movements
feeding our good gut bacteria
helping to reduce high blood pressure
reducing the risk of diseases such as bowel cancer, diabetes and heart disease
Why do we need fibre?
How much fibre do we need?
The recommended adult daily fibre intake is 25 to 30g per day but many Australians fall short of this amount.
I regularly see children with constipation in clinic and this is often due to lack of fibre in their diets.
How can we increase our fibre intake?
The best - and easiest - way to boost your fibre intake is to eat more vegetables. Fruit, legumes and whole grains are great sources of fibre too.
How many fibre-rich foods do you eat each day?