Scots urged to eat 'more fibre and less sugar' to combat disease
20 March 2016 │From the section Scotland
Guidelines on an ideal Scottish diet have urged people people to eat more fibre and less sugar.
The new goals recommend adults eat 30g of fibre a day - a 25% rise on previous levels.
And they suggest eating no more than of 5% added or natural sugars per day - roughly six teaspoons - a cut of 50%.
The changes have been based on evidence and advice from the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) and Food Standards Scotland.
Fibre helps prevent heart disease, diabetes and weight gain - as well as improving digestive health - and can reduce the risk of some cancers.
The new Eatwell Guide outlines the recommended balance of food groups
The "free sugar" guidelines refer to sugars added to food, or those naturally occurring in fruit juices, honey and syrups.
Eating too much sugar can lead to health problems including obesity and diabetes.
The new goals recommend adults eat 30g of fibre a day - a 25% rise on previous levels.
And they suggest eating no more than of 5% added or natural sugars per day - roughly six teaspoons - a cut of 50%.
The changes have been based on evidence and advice from the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) and Food Standards Scotland.
Fibre helps prevent heart disease, diabetes and weight gain - as well as improving digestive health - and can reduce the risk of some cancers.
The new Eatwell Guide outlines the recommended balance of food groups
The "free sugar" guidelines refer to sugars added to food, or those naturally occurring in fruit juices, honey and syrups.
Eating too much sugar can lead to health problems including obesity and diabetes.
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