• Health, happiness and oats. Whole grain oats are loaded with fibre. One cup provides 9 grams of fibre and 15 grams of protein. The main type of fibre in oats is ‘soluble’ fibre. Soluble fibre helps to keep our heart healthy and the friendly bacteria in our gut happy.
• Dried apricots count. Adding dried apricots to a recipe adds fibre and vitamin A to your diet. One-quarter cup (or 8 halves) provides 2 grams of fibre and 67 calories. They also count towards your fruit intake for the day. One-half cup of dried fruit equals 1-cup of fresh fruits.
• Crazy for cashews! Cashews are a good source of plant protein and healthy fats. They also contain nutrients important for the health of our brain, bones, and immune system. One ounce (28 grams) of cashews (unroasted) provides 5 grams of protein, 1 gram of fibre and 157 calories.
