The facts about fibre

We often hear that we should eat more fibre, but how do we go about it, what foods are high in fibre, and how much should we eat?

Eating a healthy balanced diet that contains plenty of fibre-rich food helps to support your general health. It also helps to reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

This colourful factsheet contains everything you need to know about fibre and what practical changes you can make to help you eat more.

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