Fiber fortification could lower risk of heart disease, diabetes in 7 of 10 UK adults
Increasing the fiber content of everyday UK foods—including baked goods, dairy products, soups, smoothies and dressings—will enable 50% more adults to get the recommended daily amount of fiber in their diets[1] and lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes for the majority of UK adults, according to a new study by Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle).
In a peer reviewed health and nutrition data modelling study* published in the British Journal of Nutrition, scientists from Tate & Lyle, working with specialist data analytics company Crème Global, found that reformulating everyday foods with added fibre could: