Leslie Beck Urges 5 Summer Foods to Close Canada's 10 g Fibre Gap
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Updated · The Globe and Mail · Jul 13
Leslie Beck Urges 5 Summer Foods to Close Canada's 10 g Fibre Gap
1 articles · Updated · The Globe and Mail · Jul 13
Summary
Canadians consume just 14 to 17 grams of fibre a day on average, well below the 25 to 38 grams advised for adults and the at least 25 grams backed by WHO guidance.
Fibre intake at 25 to 30 grams a day is linked to lower risks of heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, colorectal cancer and premature death because different fibres help cholesterol, blood sugar, gut microbes and regularity.
Raspberries, artichokes, pears and Rapini are highlighted as in-season options, supplying about 5 to 8 grams of fibre per serving from July through September.
Pulses add the biggest boost at 9 to 15.5 grams per cooked cup, giving summer meals a year-round source of fibre along with plant protein, Folate, magnesium and potassium.