Why fibre isn’t boring – and how it can transform your health
Dr Emily Leeming PhD RD
Scientist, Dietitian, Former Chef, Author & Speaker. Follow for actionable advice on eating for energy, mood and cognition through your gut-brain connection.
Welcome to Week 2 of 8 Weeks to a Thriving Gut!
The full series is available on my substack Second Brain: https://dremilyleeming.substack.com/p/the-secret-ingredient-your-gut-craves
Last week, we introduced the gut microbiome - a bustling ecosystem inside you that plays a vital role in your digestion, immunity, and overall health.
This week, we’re diving into fibre - your gut microbes’ favourite food.
The problem? 90% of us aren’t getting enough fibre.
What is fibre?
When you hear the word fibre, do you think of dusty wholegrain cereals and cardboard-tasting bread?
You’re not alone. Fibre has a reputation for being boring and bland – but nothing could be further from the truth.
Fibre is a type of carbohydrate found in exciting, delicious plant foods like:
Why fibre matters
Fibre doesn’t just keep things moving in your gut. It:
Did you know that beans, whole grains, nuts and seeds tend to contain more fibre than most fruits and vegetables?
The full post is on my Substack Second Brain - with tips, snack and meal suggestions, and a downloadable Fibre Foods Booklet (paid subscribers only) ?? read here and subscribe https://dremilyleeming.substack.com/p/the-secret-ingredient-your-gut-craves
Chat soon,
Emily
Thank you for an excellent article. It's so good to start talking 'fibre'! Our iconic heritage product, Califig, famously supports gut health ??
Founder and Director at PEP & LEKKER LTD (HFSS compliant mixed seed cracker)
1 个月Absolutely which is why we’ve worked so hard to get our new PEP & LEKKER LTD crackers to market - and now we wait for them to get some love ??
Helping the Nation get Gut happy with mouth watering snacks ??
1 个月Thanks for sharing ??
Account Director at Ceres PR
1 个月Delighted that the spotlight is finally on fibre! ??