Fibre February!

Are you ready to add more Fibre to meals?

February can feel like the longest stretch of winter, the novelty of January has worn off, motivation dips, and energy often feels low. It’s also the perfect time to focus on something simple that makes a big difference: fibre!

Most adults consume far less fibre than recommended, 9 in 10 adults in the UK do not meet the daily fibre recommendation of 30g per day, which is bonkers! Yet fibre plays a powerful role in digestion, blood sugar balance, cholesterol management, and fullness. In midlife especially, fibre becomes even more important for supporting gut health, hormone balance, and appetite regulation.

The good news is that increasing fibre doesn’t require dramatic dietary changes. Small additions add up quickly: oats at breakfast, lentils in soups, beans added to meals, extra vegetables at dinner, fruit with snacks, and seeds sprinkled onto yoghurt.

Rather than chasing perfection, aim to include one extra fibre source each day this month.

3 things you can do today:

• Add a tablespoon of chia seeds or ground flaxseed to your yoghurt, smoothie or cereal

• Add half a tin of beans or lentils to a soup, curry, or pasta sauce tonight

• Swap your usual breakfast for a bowl of porridge topped with berries and nuts

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Ciao for now! Ex