Here we look at wholegrains and resistant starch as
fibres....what do they do and why should we be eating them?
(Date published: 13/03/2012) There are actually two types of
fibre, and each serves its own purpose in terms of health
benefits. Be sure to discuss increasing fibre with a health
professional, such as a Dietitan, to be sure you are consuming
the correct fibre for your health condition. (Date published:
31/01/2011) Your Dietitian can help you work out which fibre
additive is best for your individual condition, and how much and
how often you should take it. (Date published: 24/05/2010) If
you have a problem with constipation, you should always consult
a dietitian regarding diet, fluid and exercise before
contemplating any other remedy. (Date published: 17/05/2010)
Resistant starch is a type of starch that acts like dietary
fibre. Like fibre, resistant starch probably helps protect
against diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome,
diarrhoea, constipation and cancer of the large bowel. (Date
publi