Fibre: An Easy Read Guide
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Fibre is an important part of a healthy diet, but why do we need Fibre?
We’ve put together this Easy Read guide to help you understand more about Fibre.
Why is Fibre important?
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Fibre is good for our heart.
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Fibre helps us poo.
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Fibre helps us with our blood sugar levels.
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Fibre fills you up for longer.
This helps us eat less and helps us be a healthy weight.
What foods have Fibre in?
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Cereal and
Whole-grain Bread.
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Sweet and normal Potatoes in their skins.
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Fruit and Vegetables.
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Nuts and Beans.
How much Fibre should I eat?
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Adults between 19-64 need to eat 30g of fibre each day.
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Here is a healthy lunch idea:
A Jacket potato with Beans and an Apple for after.
This would give you 14g of Fibre.
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You can find out more about Fibre from the NHS Website. Simply click the button below to take you there!