Fibre doesn’t contain any nutrients but it’s essential as it provides food bulk, aids your digestive system and helps regulate nutrient absorption. It takes longer to eat due to its bulk and is therefore good for dental health. It adds bulk to help prevent over-eating, because as it is being digested it slows down glucose absorption (thereby keeping your sugar levels under control) and plays a vital role in removing waste and water from your body.

Most people need eighteen to twenty-eight grams of fibre per day. You can find it in fruit, vegetables, grains, and beans.