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1. Baked Beans
Baked beans deliver protein into your body, as much as an eggs worth. They are also full of soluble fibre and are low in fat and calories, therefore diet super food!
2. Dark Chocolate
You'll be very happy to hear that you should be eating more chocolate! :) YEH!! It is rich in antioxidants which help fight cancer.
3. Turkey
So yeh for Christmas dinner! It is high in protein and very lean. This food is perfect for a low fat diet.
4. Frozen Berries
They are rich in antioxidants, which is great. They are frozen therefore you can have them all year round.
5. Chillies
They speed up your metabolism, and can help you lose weight. The are full of vitamin A, C and fibre.
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 4g2 apples equals 5.4g1 bowl of bran flakes equals 5.5g1 carrot equals 3.25gTo find out more visit- www.getmorefibre.co.uk
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