How much fiber should I be consuming? And what are the best sources?

-Fiber is an essential nutrient for our gut and heart. Fiber is the edible part of plants that is resistant to digestion and absorption.

-Fiber is crucial in our diet due to its vast health benefits. Following a high fiber diet has been widely linked to reducing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, improved blood lipids, and improved blood pressure. Consuming fiber also aids in digestion. 

-The recommendation for fiber is between 25-30g per day. 

-Sources of fiber:  vegetables, fruits, starchy foods (oats, bran flakes, sweet potato, wholemeal/wholegrain pasta and bread, potato with the skin intact, oat bran, beans, and pulses, seeds, and nuts. 

-We recommend you try to incorporate one or more of the above into each meal, as fiber is slow to digest and keeps you fuller for longer!