Dietary fiber consists of plant-based food components that human digestive enzymes don't break down in the small intestine. It occurs naturally in vegetables, fruits and berries, legumes, whole grain products, nuts, and seeds.
In your everyday diet, it's not just the total amount of fiber that matters, but also having different sources of it. In this article, we'll briefly look at why fiber is worth paying attention to, which foods provide it, and how to practically increase the amount in your diet.
For more detailed information on soluble and insoluble fiber, their sources, and how to use them, see our Fiber Guide.
Why is fiber worth paying attention to?
Fiber is a normal part of a balanced diet. It's found in many plant-based foods, so you can increase your fiber intake simply by choosing a wider variety of sources.
In your everyday diet, it's worth:
- Choosing whole grain products. You can more often swap bread, cereals, or other grain products for whole grain alternatives.
- Eating more vegetables, fruits, and berries. These are natural sources of fiber that you can include in different meals throughout the day.
- Not forgetting legumes, nuts, and seeds. Beans, lentils, chickpeas, nuts, and seeds also help add fiber to your diet.
- Increasing your fiber intake gradually. A sudden large increase can cause digestive discomfort in some people, so it's also important to drink enough fluids alongside it.
How can "fruttberry +fiber" help add fiber to your everyday diet?
"fruttberry +fiber" is a blend of plant-based fibers with strawberries and blackcurrants. It contains psyllium (Plantago ovata) seed husk, agave inulin, glucomannan, freeze-dried strawberries, and blackcurrants.
100 g of the product contains 77 g of fiber, and one 5 g serving contains 3.86 g of fiber and 11 kcal.
Laboratory analysis of the tested "fruttberry +fiber with berries" sample found 60.8% soluble and 23.6% insoluble fiber. These laboratory results apply to the specific sample tested.
You can choose a 250 g pack or 30 individual 5 g servings. The single-serving format is handy to take to work or on trips.
"fruttberry +fiber" is designed to help add fiber to your everyday diet. Use the product according to the instructions on the packaging and don't exceed the recommended daily dose.
