Why is fibre important for weight loss?
The truth is...hitting your fibre macro goal is one of the main things you need to achieve on the Life Plan.
Fibre itself doesn't directly cause fat loss, but hitting a fibre target shows that you're fuelling your body with nutrient-dense foods instead of ultra-processed ones.
How can I hit my fibre goal? I don't know what to eat...
Many members on the Team RH Life Plan can find hitting their fibre target tricky at first - and that's completely normal.
It can take time to learn which foods make it easier to reach certain goals - sometimes it's about experimenting and finding out what works best.
Here are a few great high-fibre foods to try:
These foods can be easily added into meals/snacks. Just make sure to track everything on the Life Plan for full accuracy.
Be mindful with fibre bars/powders etc - yes, they have 5g of fibre, but they often add calories without any nutrients. Supplements can support digestion if needed, but aim to hit your fibre target mainly from whole foods.
Changes you can make to boost your fibre intake
It's normal to feel unsure about where to start, but these small swaps will make a big difference.
Here are some simple swaps that help increase fibre while keeping meals enjoyable on the Life Plan.
- Swap sugary cereals for whole grain options such as muesli, bran flakes or porridge - add seeds or fruit on top for extra fibre.
- Instead of white bread, opt for wholegrain or seeded bread. Even switching to 50/50 is better than white altogether.
- Fancy some pasta? Try having wholegrain/whole wheat pasta.
- Try some veggie snacks, oatcakes, crackers or unsalted nuts.
- Keeping frozen vegetables helps ensure you never run out of nutrient-dense options.
- Canned fresh fruit is always convenient for dessert too.
Take-away
- A low-fibre diet usually meals meals are filled with processed or sugary foods, which tend to offer fewer vitamins, minerals and nutrients your body benefits from.
- Hitting your fibre isn't as hard as it seems when you make the right changes to your current food choices.
- If you don't hit your fibre goal after this then you simply aren't trying enough or tracking properly.
- Don't rely on fibre bars and powders to hit your target.
- Keep your digestion happy - aim to hit that fibre goal consistently.
If you need more of a general macro breakdown and understanding, then we recommend this blog here first!
Curious about fibre vs protein? You can learn more about hitting your protein target here.
Ready to start applying what you've learned? Explore the Life Plan below.
