Find the fiber
Recent guidelines from the British Nutrition Foundation recommend that we should all aim to consume at least 30g of fiber each day, which is entirely achievable if you eat a varied and balanced diet. Now that there is so much emphasis on the importance of fiber, there are many foods that contain fiber, but there are also many natural sources that you can find! Anything made from whole grains or whole wheat – breads, pastas, cereals, rice, cereals, etc. – is a good source of fiber that you can easily replace with standard white varieties. Jacket potatoes with skins, white or sweet potatoes, and fruits like bananas and apples are also great options for adding fiber to your diet. If you feel like you’re struggling to get fiber in your diet, you can also try including nuts and seeds in your breakfast, salads and yogurts for an extra boost of fiber and texture. It’s easier than you think to include fiber in your diet once you know where to find it!
One of my favorite breakfast fiber staples is definitely oats, as they are naturally high in fiber, which will help keep you full until lunchtime. By drinking a bowl of porridge or an oat-based drink like Get in and go at breakfast (it has over 6g of fiber per bottle!), you’ll already be well on your way to meeting your recommended fiber intake by late morning!
This Heath Hub article was created in collaboration with UP&GO, British Swimming’s Official Breakfast Partner, a healthy solution for on the go.
