Eat more fibre
At 23.2g/day of fibre, men are ahead of women (17.4g/day). But unfortunately, men are still falling short of the recommended levels of 25g/day.
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Fibre consumption (g/day) for men and women aged 18-64 years
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A diet low in fibre can lead poor gut health which in turn may contribute to higher risk of gastrointestinal disease, colon cancer and cardiovascular disease.
How do I eat more fibre?
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Switch from white to brown bread
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Look for cereals with more than 5g fibre per 100g
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Whether you follow the Food Pyramid or the Eatwell Plate, we have some useful information on dietary fibre