Fibre

Bread, and in particular wholemeal bread, is an important source of fibre in our diets, a key component required by the body to function effectively.  Fibre has many health benefits including keeping the digestive system functioning well, slowing down the rate at which glucose is absorbed into the blood stream and stabilising blood sugar levels, and lowering blood cholesterol levels.  High fibre products can also create a feeling of fullness and help people who are trying to lose weight to control their appetite.

More than a quarter of our daily fibre intake comes from bread, yet in the UK most people eat far too little fibre.  The recommended average intake for adults is between 18 and 24 grams of fibre per day but an average intake is just 12 grams a day*.

Each slice of Roberts thick sliced wholemeal bread, made using the wholegrain, contains 2.8 grams of fibre, while a slice of Roberts White & Wholesome contains 2.2 grams of fibre.  White and seeded breads also contain a proportion of fibre in each slice and can contribute towards a healthy diet.

* Source: The British Nutrition Foundation