Fibre is the part of a plant that your body cannot or can only partially digest.
It has a number of positive health effects.
Fibre can be found in grains, pulses, vegetables and fruit, for example.
Eating fibre, whilst also making sure you drink enough, is beneficial for bowel movements. In addition, fibre helps you feel full (for longer), meaning that it can help you maintain or achieve a healthy weight.
It is recommended that you eat 30 to 40 grams of fibre each day.
Making sure you drink enough, preferably water, is also important.
Examples of foods that are high in fibre include wholemeal bread, breakfast cereals, wholemeal pasta, brown rice, beans, pulses, raw vegetables, green leafy vegetables (preferably al dente), unpeeled fruit, such as berries, blackberries and apples, and dried fruits.
Eating high-fibre foods and your health
There are a number of health effects associated with eating foods that are high in fibre.
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