Fabulous Fibre!

We read a lot about fibre and that we should incorporate it into our diet, but how much is enough, and which foods can provide us with the right kind of fibre!

Put simply there are two types, and our bodies need both! The first is Insoluble fibre which helps keep our bowel active and regular. A diet rich in fruit, vegetables, seeds (such as pepitas, and sunflower seeds), and nuts will help prevent colon cancer, constipation and build up of toxins in your body.

The second is Soluble fibre, found again in fruit and vegetables, and also in psyllium husks (available at your health store), as well as brown rice, oats (a good reason to eat porridge), and legumes (beans and lentils).

A combination of these two types of fibre will help prevent a multitude of health problems including type 2 Diabetes, and heart disease, I am sure you will agree well worth changing to a high fibre eating plan!

How much is enough? As a rough guide men should aim for an intake of 30 grams a day, women, 25 grams, and children to early teens approximately 20 grams.