Irritable Bowel Syndrome is: ‘A chronic, relapsing, and often life-long disorder. Characterised by the presence of abdominal pain or discomfort, which may be associates with defaecation and/or accompanied by a change in bowel habit’. NICE, 2015 It is unpleasant and often debilitating for those living with it, especially as there is no definitive cure. But […]
Dietary fibre is a type of carbohydrate that forms an important part of a healthy, balanced diet. It has a vast range of benefits that include: Facilitating a healthy functioning digestive system. Helping keep you fuller for longer. Providing fuel for the good bacteria in our gut. This assists the formation of short chain fatty […]
The vast majority of us need to include more fibre in our diet. Not only does it help to maintain a healthy gut and control blood sugar, it is also a great way of adding filling food to our plate without greatly increasing calories. Making high fibre food choices can therefore actually help us to […]