Fibre intake levels are languishing at around two-thirds of what they should be, despite mounting scientific evidence that this easy-to-source dietary substance helps to prevent a whole host of gut health-related issues. That’s according to a new report based on a consumer survey of more than 1,000 British adults aged 18 to 75+, entitled “Going against the grain", which lays out the huge health consequences of the great British fibre gap while providing a simple and effective solution. GP Dr Gill Jenkins said: “This new report conducted on behalf of General Mills , the maker of brands like Fibre One, and based on UK dietary intake data and tells us that Brits are missing out on a third of the dietary fibre they should be consuming if they want to live long and healthy lives.
" Fibre feeds the good bacteria in our gut and encourages bad bacteria and other toxins to move through the digestive system and out of the body. So not getting enough has major digestive health consequences. Yet, as many as two-thirds (65%) of Brits weren’t confident in their knowledge about the link between fibre consumption and boosting friendly bacteria in the gut, according to the new survey.
It perhaps won’t come as a surprise that most had experienced gut health issues, including wind (54%), bloating (46%), diarrhoea (43%), hard stools (42%), or constipation (40%). Additionally, more than a fifth (22%) admitted to having irregular bowel movements. GP Dr Binita Kalaria said: “Research sho.
