HEALTHY STARTS
The latest news, views and best buys, plus a review of the latest meat and fish substitutes
It’s not often we’re told to eat more of something, but the latest research confirms it’s a green light for fibre. The results of a scientific review published in The Lancet suggest people with the most fibre in their diet are up to 30% less likely to die early or suffer with coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer than those who have the least. UK health guidelines recommend 30g fibre a day but on average we only manage 18g! Here’s one example of how easy it is to get your full quota…