Dietary fibre – friend or foe?

Fibre is the term used for the carbohydrates found naturally in plant food. Unlike other carbs, such as sugars and starches, it’s not digested in the small intestine, and it reaches the large intestin

Here are some of the letters you’ve sent us this month, including a lot of love for our July cover star Kirsty Gallacher, plus letters from readers interested in keeping themselves ageing well through our health and nutrition advice.

According to UK government guidelines, adults should be aiming for around 30g of fibre a day. In the UK, the average person’s fibre intake is around 18g and, in the US, it’s only 16g a day. Despite be

Or how kefir, kimchi and sauerkraut can help with muscle growth. Plus, the easiest ways to get more fermented foods into your diet

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