Find out how to up your fibre intake with dietitian Catherine Rabess’s simple and delicious recipes, with helpful tips on how to include more fibre in your daily meals.
Chia seeds are an excellent source of fibre and great for digestive health. They’re pretty versatile – try sprinkling onto salads, topping over yogurt, blending into smoothies or for baking. For an easy portable breakfast, try Catherine’s chia pudding with berry compote. It’s a perfect prep for the week ahead and makes busy mornings easier. Finish with granola and flaked almonds for a little crunch (and extra fibre points!)
Tip: If you have any compote leftover, try freezing it to make ice lollies or top onto Greek yogurt.
Eating grains, like quinoa, bulgur wheat and brown rice, is a great way to increase your fibre intake. Catherine’s buddha bowl is made with a 5-grain mix and inspired by the flavours of a shawarma – think spiced chicken, houmous and pickled pink onions. We’ve added some sliced avocado, which is also a good source of fibre. If you’re veggie, try swapping the chicken for a plant-based protein like tofu or chickpeas.
Beans can easily be added into your favourite meals, like chilli, casserole, or pasta, for a quick fibre win. Spice up dinnertime with Catherine’s epic black bean burgers – the patties are made with red pepper and paprika, which complement the tang of salty feta. Load them into toasted brioche buns with homemade burger sauce and your favourite burger toppings (we like lettuce and red onion). It counts towards your 1 of your 5-a-day and is a delicious way to up your fibre intake.
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