The importance of fibre

Friday 16th July 2010 9:17am

fibre diet The health benefits of adequate fibre in your diet are almost too many to mention but amongst the most important are:

Promoting good bowel habits and managing constipation
Managing the side effects of some of the stronger pain killing medications
Soluble fibre helps manage cholesterol
Most types of fibre help alleviate some of the symptoms of intestinal disorders like irritable bowel syndrome and Chrohn’s Disease.

Good sources of natural fibre include things like fruit and vegetables which have the added benefit of additional vitamins, minerals and valuable anti-oxidants. However if your diet already contains adequate vegetables then it might be wise to supplement with something like Herb Valley’s Psyllium Husks.

These can be mixed in water or juice or sprinkled on soft foods like cereals or soups and are a great way to increase daily fibre intake. The Psyllium husk has proven effects on cholesterol management as well as being a naturally sourced fibre supplement.

On occasions as people begin to add more fibre to their diets they experience some minor side effects like griping or increased flatulence. Generally these can be managed by slowly increasing the amount of additional fibre in the diet and by making sure that you increase the amount of water that you drink throughout the day.

So go on add a few more veggies to the diet, a spoonful of Herb Valley’s Psyllium Husks to your morning cereal and get moving towards a healthier lifestyle.

This information is not intended as a substitute for qualified medical advice. Please consult a properly qualified health care practitioner.