12 GREAT SOURCES OF FIBRE

One of my most common health tips is to increase your fibre intake! Fibre is essential for our digestive system and assists in reducing the risk of developing chronic health conditions like heart disease, cancer and diabetes. You can read more about fibre and why it is so important for our health in my article Why I make a Fuss About Fibre.

What I want to focus on today is helping you understand how much fibre is in different foods and whether you are reaching your recommended daily intakes;  

So, how much do we need?
The recommended daily intakes are as follows:
25g/day for females
30g/day for males
28g/day for pregnancy 
30g/day for lactation

How do we get it?
Generally speaking, the best sources are vegetables, fruit, legumes, wholegrains, nuts and seeds. I always highlight however how important diversity is - a range of fibre in your diet is essential to get the most health benefits.

I know it can be confusing with all the different types, so here I have created some top sources of fibre that you can start to include in your diet. I also have a bunch of fibre rich meals on my recipe page, so make sure to check them out!