Simple Ways to Add More Fibre to Your Everyday Meals in 2026
Fibre has been a hot topic online lately - you may have come across the term “fibremaxxing”, a recent social media trend focused on boosting daily fibre intake. While the name may be new, the benefits certainly aren’t. Fibre plays an important role in digestion, heart health and blood sugar control. The key is finding simple, enjoyable ways to include more fibre in your everyday meals - changes that feel sustainable and easy to stick with.
Most adults in the UK aren’t getting close to the recommended 30 g of fibre a day, even though it’s linked with a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and bowel issues.
Here are simple, practical ways to add more fibre to your everyday meals - all of which you can make in a typical home kitchen.
1. Start Your Day with Fibre-Rich Breakfasts
Making breakfast work harder for you sets you up for the day. Here’s some quick boosts you could try:
- Stir in seeds like chia or flaxseed to your yoghurt or porridge.
- Add fresh fruit such as berries, apples or pears for natural sweetness.
- Swap sugary cereals for oats, wholegrain cereals or porridge. Our 5-piece set of microwave pans is great for quickly cooking oats or porridge on busy mornings.
2. Choose Wholegrains with Every Meal
Simple swaps make a big difference! If & when you can, choose fibre-rich wholemeal or granary bread instead of white. Similarly, wholegrain pasta, brown rice or barley are easy swaps at lunch or dinner. These options keep more of the plant’s natural fibre compared with refined grains.
3. Keep the Good Stuff On
When peeling isn’t necessary, it’s often best not to. Much of the fibre in fruits and vegetables is found in the skin, so leaving it on can make a real difference. This applies to vegetables like potatoes and sweet potatoes, as well as fruits such as apples, pears and plums.
4. Smoothies are your friend!
Why eat the fibre when you can drink it? With a quick, powerful blender like our new 4-in-1 blendxpress, can whizz up generous portions of fruit into a delicious smoothie you can enjoy at home or on the go.
5. Snack Smarter
Swap typical snacks for fibre-rich alternatives.
- Fresh fruit (such as pears) or a small handful of nuts and seeds make excellent between-meal snacks. Try keeping a stylish canister of nuts near your desk — you may be surprised how often you reach for it.
- Try plain popcorn instead of crisps - it’s a whole grain that packs fibre.
- Keep sliced veg ready to dip in hummus. it’s a quick, healthy and delicious snack – the best combination!
6. Spread Your Fibre Throughout the Day
Rather than having all your fibre in one meal, spread it across your day — from breakfast through to dinner - so your digestion handles it comfortably and you stay fuller for longer.
7. Take It Easy at First
If you’re not used to lots of fibre, increase it gradually over a couple of weeks. A sudden jump can lead to bloating or discomfort.
You don’t need to overhaul your diet overnight. Little swaps - like choosing wholegrain versions of foods you already love or adding seeds to your breakfast - can add up to meaningful health gains over time.
Starting simple and building up these habits in your home kitchen can make increasing your daily fibre enjoyable and achievable. Happy “fibremaxxing”!