Last year I attended a workshop at EWFHT and learnt lots of interesting information about fibre from their registered dietician, Anna Maria Fruscione, MHSc, RD

“Fibre provides many benefits to your health. Diets rich in fibre from whole foods have been shown to help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, regulate blood sugar levels, manage weight, improve digestive health and reduce the risk of conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and certain cancers. There are two types of fibre: soluble and insoluble fibre.

Specifically, soluble fibre has been shown to help reduce LDL levels (bad cholesterol)

Aim for between 25-38 g of fibre each day. You can increase your fibre intake by consuming more vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts and whole grains.

Sources of soluble fibre include:

 Vegetables and fruit

 Whole grains (for example: oats and barley)

 Legumes (such as chickpeas, lentils and beans)

Source of Insoluble Fibre:

 Vegetables and fruit

 The bran part of whole grains

 Seeds and nuts

If you are trying to increase your fibre, remember to stay well hydrated.