Sources include wholewheat flour, wheat bran, popcorn, dried fruit, beans and pulses.
It’s the bulk or roughage you often hear talked about because it helps speed the passage of waste material through your digestive system and stops you from getting constipated. Beans - Beans range from 11 to 17 grams of fiber per cup. Avocado - About 14 grams of fiber per avocado, and brimming with healthy fats. Artichokes - High in fiber and packed with antioxidants. Apples - A good source of fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants. Foods which supply soluble fibres include oats and barley, apples and pears. It can be helpful for managing blood sugar, cholesterol levels and for promoting fullness because it slows down stomach emptying.
There’s a huge number of different types of fibre in our food and, in an attempt to simplify them, they are commonly divided into two main groups, soluble and insoluble:
