Ask Fuzzy: Is it time to think about fibre?

By Brittany Harriden, Nathan D'Cunha and Nenad Naumovski, University of Canberra
Updated July 2 2021 - 3:56am, first published August 16 2020 - 12:00am
Fibre-rich foods include nuts, seeds, whole grains, legumes, and fruit and vegetables. Picture: Shutterstock
Fibre-rich foods include nuts, seeds, whole grains, legumes, and fruit and vegetables. Picture: Shutterstock

We are increasingly bombarded with marketing buzz words like 'prebiotic food' these days. While prebiotic foods promote good bacteria within the gastrointestinal tract, we don't completely understand their role within the digestive system. However, we know from the research that high-fibre diets exhibit significant health benefits, such as reducing cancer risk and assisting with bodyweight management.

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