How much fibre is in those grains?

Grains can be a great source of fibre but less so when they’re processed. Choosing whole grains that have been less processed means we can benefit from more fibre and other important nutrients.

Fibre helps give our bowels the bulk we need to keep us regular, and is also an important source of food for our gut bacteria. Eating less-processed whole grains has been found to be beneficial to heart health and reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes and unwanted weight gain. Swapping out some plain flour for wholemeal or using whole grains instead of processed grains with our meals can be a great way to incorporate more into our daily diet.

Here’s how different grains stack up to help us achieve our suggested daily target of fibre.

It is recommended that men aim for 38g fibre a day and women 28g a day.

Any product examples given here were correct at time of publication. However, remember to check the ingredients and nutrition information every so often, as these can change over time.