How much do you need and where do you get it?
The USDA and Nutrition Australia recommend consuming 25-30 grams of fibre per day!
Most people only consume around half that.
Fibre helps keep you regular and improves gut health. It lowers cholesterol and helps maintain blood sugar levels, plus it helps with weight loss and weight management!
Be sure to gradually increase your fibre intake and drink plenty of water throughout the day. Some people experience bloating and gas when they eat high-fibre foods, so a gradual, mindful approach is needed.
Whole-grains eg. brown rice, buckwheat, barley
Fruits eg. pears, apples, strawberries, avocado, bananas
Vegetables eg. carrots, beets, broccoli, kale, spinach, sweet potato
Beans, peas and other legumes eg. lentils, kidney beans, chickpeas
Nuts and seeds eg. quinoa, oats, almonds, pistachios, chia seeds
Some of my favourites to boost fibre to my meals are the Fresh Start Smoothie (14g Fibre) for breakfast or a snack, and with dinner I add quinoa, broccoli, sweet potato or chickpea GF pasta.
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