dietary fibre

British

noun

Also called: roughage. fibrous substances in fruits and vegetables, such as the structural polymers of cell walls, consumption of which aids digestion and is believed to help prevent certain diseases

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Up until now, guidance for doctors treating patients with constipation has been limited and outdated, and focused on advice to increase dietary fibre and water intake, say the researchers.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

The coatings are created from tiny core-shell particles made from the dietary fibre, inulin, and bioactive medium chain triglycerides.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2024

They're also high in dietary fibre, which is good for your gut health and keeps you fuller for longer.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2024

Every two tablespoons of powder contains about one serve of broccoli, which is a good source dietary fibre, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and manganese.

From The Guardian • Jun. 5, 2018

Barley grain is particularly high in soluble dietary fibre, which significantly reduces the risk of serious human diseases including type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancers that afflict hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

From Nature • Dec. 5, 2012

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