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    This document discusses fibre and its benefits. It is divided into sections on why fibre is important, where fibre can be found, and how fibre helps our bodies. Fibre is important for preventing constipation and helping digestion. Sources of fibre include beans, whole grains, brown rice, nuts, berries, baked potato, oatmeal, and vegetables. Fibre is either soluble or insoluble. Soluble fibre dissolves and helps lower cholesterol and blood sugar, while insoluble fibre aids digestion. The benefits of a high fibre diet include feeling fuller for longer, aiding in weight loss, and lowering cholesterol.

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    This document discusses fibre and its benefits. It is divided into sections on why fibre is important, where fibre can be found, and how fibre helps our bodies. Fibre is important for preventing constipation and helping digestion. Sources of fibre include beans, whole grains, brown rice, nuts, berries, baked potato, oatmeal, and vegetables. Fibre is either soluble or insoluble. Soluble fibre dissolves and helps lower cholesterol and blood sugar, while insoluble fibre aids digestion. The benefits of a high fibre diet include feeling fuller for longer, aiding in weight loss, and lowering cholesterol.

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    This document discusses fibre and its benefits. It is divided into sections on why fibre is important, where fibre can be found, and how fibre helps our bodies. Fibre is important for preventing constipation and helping digestion. Sources of fibre include beans, whole grains, brown rice, nuts, berries, baked potato, oatmeal, and vegetables. Fibre is either soluble or insoluble. Soluble fibre dissolves and helps lower cholesterol and blood sugar, while insoluble fibre aids digestion. The benefits of a high fibre diet include feeling fuller for longer, aiding in weight loss, and lowering cholesterol.

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    Fibre

    Group Members
     Natalie Fock
     Sarah Jasmine
     Liang Chee Weng
     Jasmine Alicia
     Low Wei Seng
     Ngan Jing Syuen
    Introduction
    What is Fibre?
    Fibre is a substance that cannot be
    broken down by the digestive system.
    Fibre compromises of cellulose that
    is found in the cell wall of plants.
    What is Fibre?
    Table of Contents

    WHY? WHERE? HOW?


    Do we need to Can we find Does Fibre help
    consume fibre? fibre? our bodies?
    Why
    Do we need to consume
    fibre?
    Why we need to consume fibre

    Fibre is extremely important so


    that..
    • We don’t get constipation.
    • Fibre helps the movement in our
    digestive tract
    • Helps the constriction and
    relaxation, in our oesophagus,
    small intestine and large
    intestine.
    02
    Where can we
    find Fibre?
    We can find Fibre in…

    Beans Whole Grains


    We can find Fibre in…

    Brown Rice Popcorn


    We can find Fibre in…

    Nuts Baked Potato


    We can find Fibre in…

    Berries Bran Cereal


    We can find Fibre in…

    Oatmeal Vegetables
    How
    03 Does Fibre help our bodies
    Types of Fibre
    Soluble Insoluble
    Fibre Fibre
     Soluble fibre breaks down  Insoluble fibre stays in a
    in the body and becomes fibrous form and helps
    gel-like food pass through the
     Soluble fibre slows down digestive system
    the absorption of  Insoluble fibre is not
    cholesterol and sugar in broken down in the body
    the bloodstream  Fruits, vegetables, whole
     Oats, barley, peas, grains, and nuts contain
    avocados, fruits, and beans insoluble fibre
    all contain soluble fibre
    What can Fibre do for your body?
    What can Fibre do for your body?

     A high fibre diet is great for Potential benefits of fibre


    your body and your digestion include:
     Fibre keeps you feeling fuller
    1. Maintaining blood
    for longer
    sugar
     Fibre helps keep your digestion
    2. Aiding in weight
    running smoothly
    loss
     Ingredients high in fibre
    3. Lowering cholesterol
    include grain bread,
    vegetables, beans, barley, and
    fruits.
    Thank You :D
    If you have any questions please feel free to ask

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