What can fibre do for me?

  • Fibre helps to move food through the gut, keeping your bowels ‘regular’.
  • Fibre feeds the ‘good’ bacteria in the gut. Good bacteria help to keep you gut healthy and support a healthy immune system.
  • Fibre slows the digestion and absorption of sugars in to the bloodstream, helping to ensure steady energy levels throughout the day and less need for snacking.
  • Fibre helps to lower cholesterol levels, promoting good health.
  • Fibre rich foods often contain a host of other essential nutrients, so boosting your fibre intake will help to improve the overall quality of your diet.

Why is it important to eat a fibre-rich diet?

Research has shown that people who consumer higher amounts of fibre have a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer. The recommended fibre intake for adults is 30g/day, but only 9% of adults are currently meeting this recommendation.

Increasing your fibre intake is a great way to improve your health, but don’t forget to increase your fibre intake gradually, drink plenty of fluid (at least 6-8 cups per day) and be physically active, to ensure your gut benefits the most from this change.

 

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