Table Talk

When it comes to fibre, the fact is we are not getting enough of it. Across most of the Western world, there is a lack of adequate fibre in our diets and that is contributing to health problems. In the UK, the Government says we are consuming an average of 20 grams per day, but we should be consuming 30 grams. And it is similar around the world. But why is fibre lacking in so many countries, across different cultures and diets? And why does it matter? In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, made in partnership with Puratos, we take a look at the innovations that are out there in the food industry, helping us to increase our fibre intake. There used to be a view that fibre did not really do much, that our bodies could not digest it and it just sailed through.   Thankfully, because of a wealth of scientific research, that view has been comprehensively debunked and we are learning even more about its benefits. Fibre is crucial to maintaining our health, in particular a healthy digestive system.