Fibre = the most underrated macronutrient!
Fibre is super important. However, it seems like people are just not getting enough – Maybe they’re not eating enough greens, wholefoods and healthy grains or it could be because they follow a low carbohydrate diet.
We know that fibre is in charge of keeping the digestive system moving and ensuring optimum gut health (a happy gut = a happy brain too!). Yet, we often forget that fibre is actually essential for those who are wanting to lose weight. Fibre works to enhance long-term weight loss as it helps with satiation i.e. it helps us feel full and satisfied post-meal.
Fibre is also fabulous for:
- stabilising blood sugars
- keeping the bowels regular and healthy
- lowering cholesterol
- decreasing the risk of colon cancer
- cleansing the body from excess hormones
- helping to feed the good bugs in our gut. Fibre = a prebiotic!
Some great fibre rich foods include:
- wholegrains (e.g. rolled oats, quinoa, brown rice)
- beans and legumes
- dark leafy greens
- fruit (berries, kiwifruit, banana, apples, pear, avocado)
- starchy veg (sweet potato, beetroot, pumpkin, carrots)
- nuts and seeds (chia seeds, flaxseeds)
- psyllium husk
If these foods are new to you, start slowly and make sure to increase the amount of water you drink too!
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