Taking the roughage road to health and vitality

Fibre, which supports a healthy gut microbiome,  is the key to keeping us well

Study after study shows the role fibre plays in strengthening the immune system, supporting gut health, and reducing inflammation that forms the building blocks for chronic diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, type 2 diabetes and several cancers, including colon and breast cancer.

American actor Eva Mendez sings the praises of brown rice and beans, a traditional Caribbean dish she has enjoyed since childhood. 

Fibre-rich beans are considered one of the most nutritious foods, yet they continue to be undervalued in Western diets unless tinned and covered in tomato sauce.