Why Is A High-Fibre Diet Good?

We have all heard the phrase "You should eat more fibre or fibrous food!" But, did you know that our digestive system cannot even digest fibre properly!

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So, have you ever stopped to wonder what this 'fibre' is and why we should have lots of it?

Dietary fibre, sometimes called roughage or bulk, refers to the components of plants that our bodies cannot digest. Instead, it travels through your stomach, small intestine, and colon in roughly the same form, before finally exiting the body as solid waste.

Benefits of having a high-fibre diet are many. Some of these are:

1. Maintains Intestinal Health