21 February 2024 , 10:16
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Getting enough fibre in your diet can be really tricky.
According to the NHS: "Most of us need to eat more fibre and have fewer added sugars in our diet", but what can we eat that's both tasty and full of fibre because there are endless benefits to eating more of it? "Eating plenty of fibre is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer", the NHS shared, so it's well worth it. It also means you're less likely to struggle with constipation.
The average adult eats just 20g of fibre a day, when we should be aiming for 30g, but did you know some of your favourite, and yummiest snacks are packed full of the stuff?
Fans of dark chocolate rejoice, as 30g of 85% dark chocolate is 13% of your daily recommended fibre, so it's an easy win for you as you're snacking after a hard day of work in front of the telly. If you're an avocado on toast fan, it's good news, as half an avocado on wholemeal bread with added seeds equates to 10.5g of fibre, which is 35% of your recommended daily amount, reports the Daily Mail.
Did you know that your favourite cinema snack could actually be really beneficial to keep you regular? When it comes to munching on popcorn, 30g of the homemade stuff has 4.3g of fibre, which is 13% of your daily recommended amount, so why not pop a film on and enjoy?
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If chilli is one of your favourite home-cooked evening meals, pop red kidney beans in it, because half a can of them contains 7.4g of fibre, which is 24.6% of your daily recommended amount. It's an easy win for your diet. Twiglets are a rather controversial snack, with some adoring them, and some not being the biggest fan. But if you like them, it's ideal, as they have 3.39g of your daily fibre, which is 11.3% of what you need.
If you're in the mood to bake, perhaps it's time to make an apple crumble, as a 175g portion contains 8g of fibre, which is 26.6% of your daily recommended amount. And it's super tasty too. In the morning, reach for the Shredded Wheat because, in the first meal of the day, you could get a whopping 18.3% of your daily intake devoured thanks to the 5.5g of fibre. Check labels for added sugar when choosing out your cereal though.
Need an easy but tasty lunch that's packed full of fibre? Try a jacket potato with beans, because it's a huge 40% of your daily fibre target coming in at 12g of fibre. The delicious beans alongside the light and fluffy texture not only tastes incredible, but is doing you good too.
If soup is more your lunchtime vibe, Tesco Finest Gunpowder Potato and Lentil Dhal soup contains 28% of your recommended fibre - and it tastes divine. Lentils will also help you to feel fuller for longer. And if you're looking for a general snack, oatcakes could be just the ticket, as they contain 4.4g of fibre, which is 14.6%. They are a great source of soluble and insoluble fibre, which is perfect for keeping bowel movements regular.