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Dietary fibre (Health benefits (Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease,…
Dietary fibre
Health benefits
Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
Reduced risk of Type-2 diabetes
Helps maintain bowel health
Helps to control blood sugar levels
Types of dietary fibre
Insoluble
Made of
Cellulose
Found in
Wholegrains
Nuts
Not broken down by gut
Soluble
Found in
Fruit
Oats
Made of
Pectins
Beta glucans
Helps lower risk of heart disease
Recommended intake
Women
Older than 50
21g per day
Younger than 50
25g per day
Men
Older than 50
30g per day
Younger than 50
38g per day