
Fibre - The Underrated Nutrient You're Sleeping On
Melanie de LaineShare
Fibre is a type of carbohydrate that your body can’t fully digest, but it plays a huge role in your gut health, digestion, and overall well-being.
There are two types of fibre:
✔️ Soluble Fibre: Slows digestion & helps control blood sugar. (Oats, beans, fruits)
✔️ Insoluble Fibre: Adds bulk & keeps things moving. (Whole grains, veggies, nuts)
What does fibre do for us?
- Regulates bowel movements by binding everything together- less stomach pains and uncomfortable bowel movements
- Supports a healthy gut microbiome - food can be broken down and digested with greater ease
- Keeps you fuller for longer, regulating hunger cues
- The slow digestion stabilises blood sugar and prevents energy crashes
- Removes waste, toxins, cholesterol and excess hormones through regular bowel movements
A Sample Day Of Eating For 30g Of Fibre:
🍳 Breakfast: Oats with chia seeds, berries, & a scoop of Ivy Nutra Vanilla Maple Protein (10g fibre)
🥗 Lunch: Quinoa salad with chickpeas, spinach, avocado & olive oil (8g fibre)
🍫 Snack: Dark chocolate & almonds (4g fibre)
🥘 Dinner: Grilled salmon, brown rice & roasted broccoli (6g fibre)
🍓 Evening: Strawberry smoothie with Ivy Nutra Strawberry Burst Protein & flaxseeds (4g fibre)