Nutrition · 4 min read
Dietary fibre, plainly explained
What fibre is, where it comes from and simple ways soup can help you eat more of it.
Editorial draft — awaiting review by a registered nutrition professional. This is general information, not medical advice.
Dietary fibre is the part of plant foods that our own digestive enzymes cannot break down. It is found in vegetables, fruit, pulses, wholegrains, nuts and seeds.
How much is recommended?
Established evidence
In the UK, adults are advised to aim for 30 g of fibre a day. Most people eat considerably less than this.
Diets higher in fibre are associated with a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer.
Where soup comes in
A soup with a vegetable base, a portion of pulses and a wholegrain can make a meaningful contribution towards that target — without needing to think about it much.
Our builder estimates fibre per serving from the actual quantities you choose.