FIBREThe Guideline Daily Amount of fibre is 24g. The term fibre describes a number of compounds, such as pectin and lignin, all of which are found in the cell walls of plants. it can be divided into two groups- insoluble and soluble- both of which help keep the body healthy in different ways.
Insoluble fibre - which is found mainly in wholegrain cereals but also in vegetables, fruit and pulses. It helps prevent constipation and problems such as hemorrhoids and diverticular disease. It works by absorbing water, making stools larger, softer and easier to pass. It also speeds the passage of waste material through the body. The quicker waste materials are excreted, the less time harmful substances have to linger in the bowel.
Soluble fibre - found in oats and oat bran, beans and pulses. It helps lower high blood cholesterol levels which will reduce the risk of heart disease. Soluble fibre also helps slow the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, making foods rich in soluble fibre a good choice for people with diabetes or anyone trying to balance blood sugar levels.
To give you an idea of what this means-
2 slices of wholemeal bread equals 4g
2 apples equals 5.4g
1 bowl of bran flakes equals 5.5g
1 carrot equals 3.25g
To find out more visit- www.getmorefibre.co.uk
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