Did you know that, to stay healthy, we need at least 30 grams of fibre every day? We usually consume only 15 — that is, half as much. With consequent risks to our health. All fruits and vegetables are, in fact, anti-inflammatory foods to be eaten in abundance every day because they combat chronic inflammation.

Where fibre is found

First of all: where do we find fibre? Mainly in fruit and vegetables, and also in pulses, nuts and seeds, and in cereals. For this reason, the ideal way to consume it is a nice salad (with seasonal vegetables) at the start of a meal, dressed perhaps with a little lemon juice, which helps with the absorption of iron found, for example, in spinach.

Soluble and insoluble fibre

Fibre falls into two categories: soluble and insoluble. The former helps eliminate bad cholesterol and keeps blood sugar levels under control, as it slows the absorption of carbohydrates, that is, complex sugars. Insoluble fibre, on the other hand, reduces fat absorption, is beneficial to the intestinal bacterial flora and also has a detoxifying effect (it promotes peristaltic movements and therefore the swift elimination of harmful substances).

The anti-cancer properties of fruit and vegetables

Last but not least, it is worth noting that recent data indicate that fibre performs an excellent anti-cancer function: according to statistics, those who consume a lot of fibre are at lower risk of developing bowel cancer.