What Foods Contain Fibre?Soluble Fibre is found in:
Beans (they have both kinds of fibre)
Oatmeal and Oat Bran
Some Fruits, eg Apples, Mangoes, Plums, Kiwi, Pears, most of the berry fruits, Peaches, Citrus Fruits, Dried Fruit and some Vegetables such as Dried Peas, Beans and Lentils.
How Much Fibre Do We Need?
As Fibre is not considered a Nutrient (Like Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, Fats) there is no Recommended Daily Average. But some Health Care Experts have said that we need 7.5 ozs or 20 – 35 grams per day.
If you are not used to having a High Fibre Diet, it would be better to start increasing your Daily Intake of Fibre gradually over several weeks. Otherwise, if you increase your Fibre Intake too quickly, you may suffer with stomach cramps and discomfort.
Our bodies need Roughage to help with our Digestive Processes. The bulky substance cleans the Colon as it makes its way through our Digestive Tract.
Some Ways To Get More Fibre
Have more Whole Grains. Wholemeal Bread, Cooked Brown Rice,
For Breakfast. Raisin Bran, Cooked Oatmeal.
Eat Beans several times a week.
Have several servings of Fruit every day.
The same with Vegetables.
If you increase your Fibre Intake, it can only be to the benefit of your Health and Well-being.
