Fibre isn t just about good digestion - it s key for overall health but many of us aren t getting enough. Liz Connor finds out more. Dietary fibre isn t exactly the most exciting term in the wellness world. Unlike trendy buzzwords like keto and paleo, it can conjure up images of tasteless grains, and the type of brown-bread sandwiches you hated as a kid. But fibre it isn t as bland as you think - and there s good reason why all of us should take conscious steps to make sure we re getting enough. A recent study published in The Lancet study found people who routinely eat lots of fibre have significantly lower rates of diseases like heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, compared with those who consume much lower amounts. Yet, the British Nutrition Foundation says that in the UK, most people still don t fall within the government guidelines for daily fibre intake.
Are you getting enough fibre? Here s why it s so important
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The best protein bars for a nutritious snack
Whether you want to build muscle or follow a balanced diet, we’ve tried the tastiest, healthiest and most nutritious snacks on the market
Protein is essential for your body’s everyday functioning and immune response
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Protein bars offer a convenient way to top up your protein intake when on the move – but from the multitude of brands and flavours out there, how can you tell which taste great, are healthy enough to eat regularly and deliver the protein punch you need?
To answer that, the first thing to understand is just why eating protein is important. “Protein plays a functional or structural role in all our cells,” explains Tom Clifford, a sports nutritionist and lecturer in physiology and nutrition at Loughborough University. “It’s principally involved in growth and repair, but it provides us with energy, too.” Put simply, protein is essential for your body’s everyday functioning and