DOCTOR’S NOTES

FIBRE is crucial in our diets, yet there are still people who don’t know which foods contain it.

It’s found in fruit, vegetables, nuts, beans and wholegrain bread. And eating it cuts the risk of heart disease and cancer by up to 30%.

A National Association of British and Irish Flour Millers poll of 2,000 people shows one-in-10 thought eggs were a good source while 6% think the same about cod. Among 18 to 24-year-olds, 14% thought rump steak had fibre – and 5% thought there were high amounts in gin.