How much fibre is needed and where can I get it?

In almost all Western countries, including Finland, the intake of fibre is too low compared to the recommendations. For example, in Finland, the recommended fibre intake is 25–35 g/day, but on average, Finnish women get an average of 20 g/day and men 22 g/day. The most important source of fibre for Finns is cereal products, especially bread. For women, a fifth of all fibre is obtained from rye bread, and for men, rye bread covers almost a third of the fibre in the diet (Finravinto 2017 study). In addition to rye bread, other wholegrain breads are also the best sources of fiber.