Dietary fibres are food components that are difficult to digest, such as cellulose or pectins. They are useful for dental hygiene as they require thorough chewing and for pre-digestion. Dietary fibres stimulate intestinal function and accelerate intestinal transit.

Fibre also lowers blood cholesterol levels and inhibits the absorption of toxins.

30 to 50 milligrams per day is the recommended guideline.

 

The following foods contain an average of 100g of fibre:

 

Wheat bran 45g

Soya beans 18g

Wheat germ 18g

White beans 17g

Sesame 11g

Lentils 11g

Wholemeal pasta 8g

Hazelnuts 7,5g

Currants 6,7g

Oat flakes 5,5g

Blueberries 4,8g

Raspberries 4,7g

Brussels sprouts 3.5g

Carrots 2,8g

Apples 2.2g

Potatoes 1.6g