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The best sources of soluble fiber are oats, dried beans and some fruits and vegetables. Although there is no dietary reference intake for insoluble or soluble fiber, many experts recommend a total dietary fiber intake of 25 to 30 grams per day with about one-fourth â 6 to 8 grams per day â coming from soluble fiber.
How much fibre should I eat every day? A rough estimate of the amount you need is about 18g a day, though 16 - 24g is a healthy range and individual requirements vary. Ideally you should aim to open your bowels at least once a day and not have to strain when you go to the loo. One example of what you'd need to equal about 18g is a bowl of bran cereal for breakfast, a wholemeal sandwich with a bowl of salad for lunch, and five portions of fruit and vegetables. You need to eat a balance of insoluble an soluble fibre types. Insoluble fibre is the type that's best at alleviating constipation as it can soak up around fifteen times it's own weight in water. This increases the bulk of stools, which in turn stimulates gut contractions and keeps the bowels moving regularly.