Women's Fitness

THE FIBRE FIX

It may not be the most glamorous of nutrients but fibre is vital for much more than keeping us regular. Eating sufficient fibre has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer, as well as improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Yet according to the latest national survey, 90 per cent of UK adults fail to get the recommended daily

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