Hack: Western Food

Reduce the portion of fries or mash potato

Ask for extra vegetables

Choose fish if possible

Ask for sauce on the side

Why fibre?

Fibre is a great way for you to be filled up. It will also help you to manage your blood glucose.

Fibre in your food fills you up

You will stay fuller for longer and be less likely to overeat.

Fibre takes longer to digest

Slower digestion means a slower rise in blood glucose compared to food with little or no fibre.

Where to get fibre?

Vegetables

Fruit

Beans, Legumes and Nuts

Wholegrain products

What does fibre do for my blood sugar?

Blood Glucose Reading

Adding fibre to food

Food that is low in fibre