The ultimate fibre boosters for a longer, healthier life

A study of almost 400,000 healthy US adults found no evidence to support that daily multivitamin use lowers the risk of death. The scientists instead echoed many of our beliefs at Indi; recommending an increase in your fruit and vegetable intake for vitamins, minerals and fibre, looking to Blue Zone diets and swapping animal protein sources for plant protein as proven ways to increase longevity.

THE IMPORTANCE OF FIBRE

Before delving into the specifics of Indi Body and the Gut Bar, it’s essential to understand why fibre is so vital. Dietary fibre, found in plant foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, is a type of carbohydrate that the body cannot digest. There are two main types of fibre: soluble and insoluble.

Soluble fibre dissolves in water, forming a gel-like substance that helps lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels. It’s found in oats, beans and fruits like apples and citrus.

Insoluble fibre, on the other hand, adds bulk to the stool and helps food pass more quickly through the stomach and intestines, aiding regular bowel movements. It’s found in whole grains, nuts and vegetables.

BENEFITS OF FIBRE SUPPLEMENTATION

Plants provide us with essential fibre, which feeds our gut microbiome, benefiting our health in the following ways:

1. Digestive Health: Fibre aids in maintaining a healthy digestive system by promoting regular bowel movements and preventing constipation. It also helps in maintaining the health of the gut microbiome, which is crucial for overall health.
2. Weight Management: Fibre-rich foods are more filling, helping control appetite. This can be particularly beneficial for those looking to manage or lose weight.
3. Blood Sugar Control: Soluble fibre can slow the absorption of sugar, helping to improve blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
4. Heart Health: Fibre, particularly soluble fibre, can help lower cholesterol levels, which in turn can reduce the risk of heart disease.

It’s been shown that 95% of people are deficient in fibre, yet adding just 5g of fibre to your diet every day decreases your chance of dying from chronic disease by 14-15%. However, we know that despite our best intentions, a ‘complete and balanced’ diet can feel impossible to keep up with.

Cue Indi Body and Gut Bar: daily nutritional boosters made from whole foods to deliver nutrients to your body just as nature intended—without a pill, capsule or gummy in sight.

Not only does Body add 5.4g of fibre and Gut Bar add 7.8g of fibre to your diet—getting you closer towards the government-recommended 30g a day—but they also add a whopping number of plants into your diet—15 and 20 plants, respectively!

Gone are the days where 5-a-day will suffice, since it’s all too easy to stick to staples like apples, bananas, tinned tomatoes, bagged salads or a glass of OJ. While these all provide vitamins and minerals, by sticking to these year-round as your go-to source of nutrients, you’d be limiting yourself to imported produce that potentially has a large carbon footprint or uses pesticides. Fruit juice can also be misleading as a healthy drink choice, due to the fibre content removed and high sugar content per serving.

Eating 30 plants a week has been recommended to increase our nutrient diversity, adding vital phytonutients to our diet that provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

AN OVERVIEW OF INDI BODY

Our bestselling comprehensive nutritional toolkit contains 15 whole plants and plant extracts in powder form to deliver maximum nutritional value in doses you can feel working.

• Oat beta glucan
• Chicory root inulin
• Green kiwi
• Blueberry
• Maca root
• Acai berry
• Moringa leaf
• Organic baobab
• Reishi mushroom
• Haskap berry
• Turmeric
• B vitamin complex
• Probiotic cultures
• Vitamin D
• Black pepper

Body’s blend uses ingredients proven to improve gut health, digestion, energy, mood and more.

Taste: Like mixed berries, with a hint of hibiscus and citrus.

How to use: Consume daily, ideally with breakfast. Shake up with water or your favourite plant-based milk (we love almond milk), or stir into a smoothie, yoghurt or breakfast bowl.

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AN OVERVIEW OF GUT BAR

We’ve made every bite count in this delicious chewy, nutty, daily hit of gut-boosting greatness, with only 4.1g of natural sugars. Made with our bestselling Body superfood powder blend, plus:

• Brazil nuts
• Almond Butter
• Flaxseeds
• Whole grains
• Dates
  

Since 95% of us snack and 95% of us are deficient in fibre, Gut Bar offers a healthy, convenient and tasty snack that boosts your daily nutritional intake, keeps you fuller for longer and improves your gut health.

Taste: A raw, chewy, nutty snack bar made with brazil nuts, almond butter, flax seeds, whole grains, dates and freeze-dried blueberries.

How to use: Enjoy on its own as a snack or on-the-go breakfast, or chop a bar up and use it as a yoghurt or smoothie bowl topper. Nature’s power never tasted so good.

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Both Indi Body and Gut Bar offer valuable nutrition if you’re looking for natural, tasty and convenient ways to boost your overall health. We recommend starting the day with Body and using Gut Bar when you want a healthy snack option to boost your nutrient intake throughout the day.