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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!

Niamh Dooley

Fibre & colon Cancer

Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly occurring cancer in men, the second most commonly occurring cancer in women, and the fourth...

Soluble v insoluble fibre

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

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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...

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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....

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fibre & cholestrol

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

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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...

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Fibre & a Healthy Heart

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

The Health Benefits

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