UK Nutritionists List 11 Foods to Help Adults Reach 30g Fibre Goal as Only 4% Meet It
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Updated · Marie Claire UK · May 25
UK Nutritionists List 11 Foods to Help Adults Reach 30g Fibre Goal as Only 4% Meet It
2 articles · Updated · Marie Claire UK · May 25
Only 4% of UK adults meet the recommended 30g daily fibre intake, prompting nutritionists to highlight 11 foods that can raise intake without relying on traditional staples like brown bread.
30g of fibre matters because higher intake is linked to lower risks of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some cancers, while also improving satiety, blood sugar control and energy levels.
8g standouts include raspberries, passionfruit and 160g of cooked peas; other notable picks were dark chocolate snacks at about 5g, half an avocado at 5g, popcorn at 3-4g and a medium sweet potato at 6g.
17,000-plus people were covered in one review cited in the report, reinforcing evidence that fibre supports gut and metabolic health as UK interest grows alongside obesity concerns and wider use of GLP-1 drugs.
With UK diets dominated by processed foods, is the 30g fibre target truly achievable for most?
Is adding fibre to junk food a real health solution or just a marketing gimmick?
Can eating more fibre naturally mimic the effects of popular weight-loss drugs?