# Fibre

Fibre is the part of plant foods the body cannot fully digest, which supports digestion and gut bacteria.

Many guidelines suggest about 30 g a day for adults, from fruit, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Increase it gradually to avoid bloating.

Also called: Fiber, Dietary fibre.

Related: [Bristol stool scale](https://revns.com/dictionary/bristol-stool-scale.md), [Gut microbiome](https://revns.com/dictionary/gut-microbiome.md)

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