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๐ฅฉ Macronutrients
Dietary Fibre
Indigestible plant material that feeds gut bacteria, lowers cholesterol and prevents disease
UK ๐ฌ๐ง 1953 Macronutrients
Key Facts
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Soluble fibre (oats, legumes): dissolves in water, lowers cholesterol and blood sugar
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Insoluble fibre (whole grains, vegetables): adds bulk, prevents constipation and colorectal cancer
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Gut microbiome: 100 trillion bacteria in the gut; fibre feeds them โ essential for immunity and mental health
๐ Did you know? 95% of Indians and Americans do not meet daily fibre requirements โ a major cause of lifestyle diseases
Quick Reference
Category
Macronutrients
Origin
๐ฌ๐ง UK
Year / Era
1953
About
Indigestible plant material that feeds gut bacteria, lowers cholesterol and prevents disease