A Nutritionist’s Guide to Fibre
What it is, how much you need, and easy ways to get more of it into your life!
Fibre isn’t the most glamorous topic, but it is vital for better digestion, increased energy, and a more balanced body overall.
Most people in the UK (around 90% of us, in fact) aren’t hitting the recommended 30g of fibre per day. And it shows.
Bloating, blood sugar crashes, hormonal imbalances, feeling constantly hungry or constantly “off” - all of these can have links to a lack of fibre.
So, like this recent post on storecupboard musts..
A Nutritionist's Guide to the Perfect Storecupboard
A well-stocked storecupboard makes healthy eating so much easier - especially when life gets busy. It can help you stay on track with your goals, avoid decision fatigue, and reduce how often you find yourself relying on delivery apps.
..I’ve put together a guide on fibre that you can keep coming back to. Whether you're trying to improve digestion, support your hormones, boost energy, or simply feel a bit more well, this one’s for you.
We’ll cover -
What fibre actually is
Why it’s important
How to get enough (without living off seeds)
Shopping list + product recommendations
What I’m eating and loving this week
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Vamos!
So, what actually is fibre?
Fibre is a type of carbohydrate found in plant foods that your body can’t digest.
There are two main types -