Dietary fibre comprises several compounds including pectin, hemicelluloses, lignin and gums all of which are found in plant cell walls. We need both soluble and insoluble Fibre to stay healthy and should aim for 24g of fibre per day. Soluble fibre can be found in oats and oat bran, beans, pluses and some fruit and veg. it also helps lower cholesterol and slow the absorption of sugar into the blood stream. Insoluble fibre found in wholegrain cereals, fruit and pulses helps prevent constipation and haemorrhoids related diseases. All fruit and veg contain both types of fibre but dried fruit (especially prunes), bananas and cabbage are all excellent sources of fibre.
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