Give one reason why fibre is good for you.



healthy eating

the food you eat contains key nutrients such as proteins, vitamins and minerals. fibre is also vital to maintain your body's digestive system and to control the cholesterol levels in your blood. you need a balanced diet of food from the five main food groups to get all the nutrients and fibre your body needs.

fruit and vegetables
fruit and vegetables are a great source of vitamins, minerals and fibre. eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day.

meat, fish and eggs
meat, fish and eggs, along with beans, pulses and nuts, are rich in protein. try to eat two portions of fish a week; one of these portions should be oily fish.

dairy foods
dairy foods such as milk and cheese are rich in protein, calcium and vitamins. opt for the lower fat options of these foods.

starchy foods
starchy foods such as pasta and rice contain carbohydrates that provide you with a slow release of energy throughout the day. choose the wholegrain or wholemeal variety of these foods as they are high in fibre.

high-fat and sugary foods
there are good fats (unsaturated) found in foods like avocados and bad fats (saturated), which are found in foods such as pastries. sugary foods provide you with energy but not many nutrients so limit your intake.