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Fibre Facts

Recommended intake for fibre is 25-30g per day.  Fibre is so important for health and helps to prevent some cancers such as colon and breast cancer, as well as reduce the risk of type II diabetes as part of a healthy diet.  Not only this but fibre can reduce bad cholesterol levels and therefore reduces the risk of heart disease.

There are two types of fibre – soluble and insoluble and each perform their own specific functions and provide health benefits.  Soluble fibre reduces the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels.  Soluble fibre is found in the likes of nuts, flax seed, fruits and vegetables, peas and beans, oat and oatbran.

Insoluble fibre helps to prevent constipation, removes toxic waste from the colon and also helps to prevent colon cancer. This type of fibre is found in the likes of dark green leafy vegetables, fruit skins, whole wheat foods, nuts and seeds and wheat bran.

If you increase your intake of fibre you should ensure that you drink sufficient fluid. Recommendations are to drink approximately 2 litres of fluid per day.  

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