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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Saman Khalesi,Chris Irwin and Seyed Farhang Jafari

Experts reveal the truth about fibre – and how much you should be having

Social media users are now talking about ‘fibre goals’ - (Getty Images/iStock)

“Protein goals” have long been a thing on TikTok and Instagram. But now social media users are also talking about “fibre goals”. This reflects a positive, broader shift toward overall health and well-being rather than a narrow focus on weight loss or muscle gain.

Foods high in fibre are among the healthiest we can eat. Not getting enough can lead to constipation, haemorrhoids and boost the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and bowel cancer.

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