Load up on these high-fibre foods the next time you go food shopping. Meet the experts: Nancy Farrell Allen, MS, RDN, FAND, is a registered dietitian nutritionist at Farrell Dietician Services.

High fibre intake is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, research shows, and it has even been linked to a lower risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer, per a 2020 study. 4.

Analysis showed that intake of high-quality carbohydrates such as nuts, seeds and legumes, and dietary fibre such as vegetables, was linked to a 6% to 37% greater likelihood of healthy ageing.