High Fibre Foods To Add To Your  Diet

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Introduction

Dietary fibre softens and increases the weight and volume of your faeces. Your likelihood of developing constipation is reduced by a large stool's ease of passage.

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Benefits

Because fibre absorbs water and gives stools volume, it may help to stabilise loose, watery stools. protects the health of the bowels.

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Fibre helps to decrease cholesterol levels and supports the growth of beneficial bacteria. Consuming natural fibre-rich foods can help keep the digestive system healthy, minimise constipation, and help lose weight.

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Good for diabetics

The glycaemic index of foods high in fibre is lower. This translates into less pronounced blood sugar increases if you consume fibre-rich carbohydrates.

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Apples

Apples are very popular in salads because they are relatively high in fibre, but if you remove the apple's peel before eating it, you won't get as much of the pectin, the soluble fibre it contains.

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Pears

Pears are a great source of soluble and insoluble fibre. These fibres soften and bulk up the stool, which aids in maintaining intestinal regularity. The amount of fibre in one medium-sized pear is 6 grams.

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Bananas

One of the strongest natural fibres in the world is banana fibre, sometimes referred to as musa fibre. The natural fibre, which is made from the stem of the banana tree and is highly durable, is biodegradable.

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Lentils

In addition to being high in potassium, fibre, folate, and plant compounds that have antioxidant action, lentils are also low in salt and saturated fat. 

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Dark chocolate

High-cocoa quality dark chocolate has many health benefits. It is rich in minerals and has a fair level of soluble fibre. 

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