Dietary Fibre

Follow the links below to find information on the benefits of dietary fibre.

Reviewed September 2008

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Title:   Food variety and a healthy diet
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Food variety means eating a wide variety of foods from within and across each of the five food groups, in the amounts recommended. Eating many different foods helps maintain a healthy, well-balanced and interesting diet that provides adequate nutrition. Eating a variety of foods can help prevent diseases such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Fibre - quiz
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   What is dietary fibre and where do you find it? Our quick health quiz tests your knowledge about dietary fibre and tells you the answers.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Bowel cancer
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Bowel cancer is diagnosed in more than 3,400 Victorians and over 12,500 Australians every year. It is a serious disease but, if diagnosed early, it is often curable. A healthy lifestyle may prevent bowel cancer in some people. Early diagnosis in people at relatively high risk also saves lives. Bowel cancer is also called colorectal cancer.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Incontinence - prevention tips
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Ways to prevent urinary and faecal incontinence include drinking enough liquids, eating a high fibre diet, regular exercise, healthy toilet habits and lifestyle choices such as quitting cigarettes. In most cases, incontinence can be prevented. See your doctor if you have any concerns about your toilet habits.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Cancer and food
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Some cancers are influenced by our daily diet. Cancers of the stomach, bowel, lung, prostate and uterus are more likely to develop if your diet is high in fat and low in fruit, vegetables and fibre. However, there is no evidence that specific foods can cause or cure cancer.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Fibre in food
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Dietary fibre is found in the indigestible parts of plants. Good sources include wholegrain foods, fruits and vegetables. The main role of fibre is to keep the digestive system healthy. Fibre has also been shown to benefit diabetes, blood cholesterol levels and weight control.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Cereals and wholegrain foods
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Cereals and wholegrain foods can reduce the risk of developing certain diseases including coronary heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes and diverticular disease. Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Daily fibre requirements calculator
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Fibre is found in fruits and vegetables, wheat and oat bran, legumes such as lentils, beans and peas, and also nuts. Are you getting enough fibre in your diet? Use this handy tool to check the adequate fibre intake for Australians and New Zealanders.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Whole grain foods for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Food products derived from cereal grains as wheat, rice, corn, rye, oat, and barley constitute a major part of the daily diet in many countries. In refined-grain products, the bran and germ of the grain, which contain the major amount of nutrients and d...
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Dietary interventions for recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in childhood
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This review attempted to determine the effectiveness of dietary interventions. When the original version was published, only four trials fit the inclusion criteria for the review, two of which looked at fibre supplements and two of which looked at lacto...
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Flatulence
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Intestinal gas is a normal part of digestion. Excessive flatulence can be caused by lactose intolerance, certain foods or a sudden switch to a high fibre diet. However, passing large amounts of wind can also be a symptom of some digestive system disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Cholesterol lowering through lifestyle changes
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Learn some of the lifestyle changes that can help reduce cholesterol.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Cholesterol - healthy eating tips
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Cholesterol is a type of fat that is essential for the body. It has many good uses, but too much cholesterol in the blood can cause health problems. Healthy eating habits, such as choosing polyunsaturated and mono-unsaturated oils and reducing saturated fats and trans fats in your diet, can help reduce cholesterol levels.
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Food processing and nutrition
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The nutrient value of food can be altered by the way it is processed. The water soluble vitamins are the most vulnerable and easily destroyed. You can preserve the nutrient value of your food with careful preparation and cooking techniques.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Haemorrhoids
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Haemorrhoids, or piles, are varicose veins of the rectum or anus. They are usually caused by years of straining on the toilet because of chronic constipation. A high fibre diet is the basis of both prevention and treatment.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Haemorrhoids
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Haemorrhoids are enlarged veins just under the surface tissue of your rectum or anus.
Date:   Nov 2006
Title:   Dietary fibre
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Dietary fibre is mainly made up of types of carbohydrate that your body can't digest or absorb. A diet that's high in fibre is good for your health.
Date:   Oct 2006
Title:   Crohn's and colitis - dietary considerations
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Making certain dietary adjustments, after consultation with your doctor, can help manage some of the symptoms of IBD.
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Diverticular disease and diverticulitis
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Diverticular disease is the name given to a condition in which small pockets or out-pouchings occur in the bowel.
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Constipation: nutritional help
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Some tips that may help bowel movement.
Date:   Jul 2006
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