5 foods that contain both protein and fibre
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Soya beans, like edamame, and many products made from them, such as tofu, soya milk and tempeh, are nearly perfect foods when it comes to nutrition.
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Sophie Egan
- Most Americans eat enough protein but do not meet daily fibre recommendations, which are 25g for women and 38g for men.
- Five key food groups provide both protein and fibre: pulses, soya foods, nuts, seeds and whole grains.
- Eating these foods supports muscle maintenance, gut health, and reduces risks of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
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NEW YORK – With protein hogging the spotlight lately, it may seem as if it is the main nutrient to focus on when it comes to good health. But fibre deserves attention too, nutrition experts say.
Most Americans, while eating plenty of protein, are not meeting fibre recommendations – which are 25g a day for women and 38g a day for men.
