How much fibre per day?
How much fibre per day? For UK adults the NHS target is about 30g of fibre a day. Most of us sit around 16–18g. That gap is why “fibremaxxing” took off — and why a simple log helps more than another powder.
Fibre is the plant bit you do not fully digest. See what is fibre for the short definition.
Why 30g matters (without the lecture)
Surveys keep showing roughly 96% of UK adults miss the target. You do not need a cleanse. You need beans, oats, fruit with skins, wholemeal bread, and patience.
How to raise it without quitting
- Add one high-fibre swap a week (porridge instead of white toast, beans on a jacket).
- Drink water as grams climb.
- Log portions on the tracker so 30g is visible, not guessed.
Browse high fibre foods UK or copy the one-day meal plan once you are already near 20g — do not jump from 16g to 35g overnight.
Not medical advice. Not affiliated with the NHS. If you have a bowel condition or fibre has made you unwell, speak to a GP or dietitian before you change much.