What is dietary fibre, and why do we need to eat fibre?
One of our biggest welfare problems is overweight and obesity. Around the world, many people are affected, which in turn leads to other unwanted health problems. These health problems have generated a demand for different diets and new products for weight loss but have also led organizations and authorities to work for healthier food choices. Something that everyone agrees on is that we should eat more fibre. Dietary fibre or fibre, also called carbohydrates from the plant kingdom, are not broken down during digestion but reach the large intest…