Not getting enough fibre is not only bad for your bowel movements but it’s also linked with higher levels of bowel and breast cancer, and diabetes.
On top of that, the peer-reviewed study produced by Tate & Lyle working with company Crème Global reports that it can also reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Dr Kavita Karnik, co-author of the health and nutrition data modelling study, explained: “Most people understand that eating fibre helps keep bowel function regular.
“But fewer understand that getting the right amount of fibre in your diet is highly beneficial for wider health and wellbeing, including cardiovascular, immunity, skin, brain and gut health.