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The Health Benefits

Did you know approx 75% of Irish adults dont meet the RDA of Fibre?

We were blown away by this fact and now we're helping to put more Fibre in everyones diets. It's super important, so Niamh and the team have been putting together some useful insights to why Fibre matters. Happy reading!

Soluble v insoluble fibre

Fibre has so many health benefits, we broke down the difference between soluble and insoluble. Both have unique benefits!

Niamh Dooley

b vitamins & Brewers spent grains

Brewers spent grain, the main by-product from the brewing industry, is known to be high in biologically active components, mineral...

Niamh Dooley

Fibre keeps you fuller for longer

Fibre-rich foods help keep you fuller for longer by: 1. Lowering energy consumption when compared to non-fibre-containing alternatives. 2....

Niamh Dooley

fibre & cholestrol

Brewers Spent Grain (BSG) is a source of dietary fibre for humans, particularly viscous fibres, which aid in the increased excretion of...

Niamh Dooley

how does fibre help diabetes?

Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is caused when the hormone insulin cannot be produced enough by the pancreas. It can also be caused when insulin in...

Niamh Dooley

Fibre & a Healthy Heart

Healthy diets rich in dietary fibre can reduce your risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Niamh Dooley

fibre fibre fibre

Changing our food patterns In society today we are incredibly busy and often decide to reach for convenience foods to help fuel our...

The Health Benefits

Soluble v insoluble fibre

b vitamins & Brewers spent grains

Fibre keeps you fuller for longer

fibre & cholestrol

how does fibre help diabetes?

Fibre & a Healthy Heart

fibre fibre fibre

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