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5 Reasons to add fibre to your diet

Mar 22, 2019

Fibre is an essential part of a healthy diet. This is because it is fuller in bulk, devoid of excess calories and possesses many health benefits. A healthy way to gradually increase the fibre in your diet is to consume five grams more than you normally would over a three to five-day period, while drinking plenty of water in order to avoid bloating, gas or abdominal pain. Foods that are high in dietary fibre include: fruits (apples, avocado, pear, raspberries, banana, orange, strawberries, figs), vegetables (carrots, potatoes, artichoke, green peas, broccoli, turnip greens, Brussels sprouts, sweet corn, tomato), grains (corn, wheat, barley, rye, brown rice, oats, bran), legumes (white beans, black beans, kidney beans), nuts and seeds.

5 Reasons Why Fibre Is Great For You

It helps to regulate your blood sugar level.
It helps to lower serum cholesterol levels and protect against heart disease.
It helps to prevent constipation: This is due to its ability to soften and expand stool volume, thereby making expulsion of stool easier and faster.
It is great for weight loss because the fibre-based meals are bulky, but low in fat content and calories.
It aids prevention of certain cancers, disease conditions such as haemorrhoids and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).