It is now well accepted that increased fibre in the diet represents a better way of preventing constipation than uncontrolled, often excessive, use of laxatives by people with a poor diet. The elderly, particularly, have a low fibre intake and as a result suffer from more constipation. Wholemeal bread, fruit and vegetable consumption is better than taking laxatives. Increasing the amount of fibre in the diet has other benefits as well. People with a high fibre intake have less risk of diseases affecting the large bowel such as piles, diverticular disease, and also less risk of cancer. These diseases can cause considerable pain and bleeding, resulting in money being spent on medicines. Cancer, of course, is fatal if not caught early. Increasing fibre also helps to reduce your cholesterol level and promotes a smoother absorption of dietary sugars. Fruit and vegetables as sources of fibre also provide plenty of vitamins. Fruit and vegetables contain a variety of natural chemicals that will help protect your heart.

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