Most of us know we need to eat more protein, that processed food is bad for us and that we should avoid excess sugar, but when it comes to what constitutes a healthy diet, fibre is often mentioned in passing — overlooked for more fashionable nutritional fads and reminiscent of a bygone era of Bran Flakes.
Not only is a high-fibre diet the key to keeping slim, it has also been found to improve our gut microbiome, reducing the risk of illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s. Fibre also helps to lower cholesterol and balance blood sugar levels.
And we are lacking in it more than ever, according to the latest figures from the British Dietetic Association (BDA). The average adult’s intake