Patient-Friendly Explanation

Dietary fibre is the part of plant foods that the body cannot fully digest. Fibre-rich foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, and nuts help you feel full for longer and slow the release of sugar into the blood. Eating enough fibre makes it easier to take in fewer calories without feeling hungry.

Clinical Definition

Dietary fibre increases gastric distension, slows gastric emptying, and promotes secretion of satiety-related gut hormones such as GLP-1 and peptide YY, reducing subsequent energy intake. Viscous soluble fibres additionally attenuate postprandial glucose excursions, and fibre-rich foods tend to have a lower energy density. Higher fibre intake is consistently associated with lower body weight and reduced risk of weight gain, with most guidelines recommending 25 to 30 grams per day for adults.

Why It Matters

Increasing fibre intake is one of the simplest and most evidence-backed changes for appetite control and long-term weight stability. NuLifeCare Singapore can help you build more fibre-rich foods into a balanced eating plan that suits your preferences and lifestyle.