Written and provided by one of our talented team of experts – Annabel Sparrow
Now we’re all on board the fibre train, and up to speed why it’s so important (here), keep reading for our top 7 ways to up your fibre intake:
- Keep those skins on your fruits and veggies – just remember to give them a good old scrub first. Some of faves include; grating carrots with the skins on, no-peeling those roast potatoes (tried and tested and we promise just as crispy!), and keeping the skins on beetroot – this also stops a whole lotta mess, win win.
- Opt for the wholegrain variety over the white refined alternatives. This could include swapping white rice, pasta and bread for whole grains. Fussy eaters in the fam? Why not try doing half and half to begin with, allowing those taste buds to adapt before fully transitioning?
- We’re big fans of adding nuts and/or seeds to literally everything – think breakfasts, soups, salads, stir-fries, or just snacking with some fruit – you name it we’ve done it. We always have a bag of nuts in our handbag and in easy-reach jars in the house. Top tip – opt for mixed bags for that all important variety.
- Understanding what actually is ‘high fibre’ – take a peek at those labels, general rule of thumb: 6g or more per 100g = high fibre, 3-5.9g per 100g = source of fibre. (Did you know our high-fibre bars have a whopping 10g of fibre per bar, you can get them here).
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