Fibre optics

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A healthy diet requires a balance of all food groups and types, and fibre is an important, but sometimes overlooked, component.

Known to help prevent various ailments from heart-disease to diabetes, digestive health to weight gain, there are a plethora of compelling reasons to enjoy a fibre rich diet.



There are two types of fibre - soluble and insoluble - and they each play a different role in our overall health, therefore it is vital to get enough of each kind.

Adults should be aiming for roughly 30g per day, while children can require anywhere between 15g and 30g depending on age and activity levels.



Interestingly, fibre is only sourced from plant and non-animal foods, so by incorporating more of these foods into your diet, you naturally reap the benefits of more fruit and veg.

For some practical tips on how to increase your daily fibre intake, try one or two of our thoughts below:

















Do you have any tricks for adding more fibre into your diet? What are your favourite fibre rich foods? Let us know if the comments section!

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