How should I add flax fibre with bilberry to my diet if I have never taken fibre before? — Siberian Flax Fibre with Blueberry 280 g - SIBIRSKAJA KLETCHATKA

Flax fibre absorbs water well and swells — which is why two basic rules matter when you introduce it into your diet: start with a small amount and drink enough fluid throughout the day.

If your meals used to contain little dietary fibre, a sharp increase in its share can cause bloating or discomfort. The best approach is to add the product gradually, starting with a small portion — the recommended amount is given on the pack — mixing it into your usual food, and to watch how your body reacts over a few days.

The easiest way is to stir the fibre into ready-made dishes: warm porridge, yoghurt, kefir or smoothies. The bilberry in the blend makes the taste more pleasant, so the mix fits easily into breakfast or a snack without any extra effort. It is also added to baking — it partly replaces some of the flour and makes the dish richer in fibre.

People with chronic gastrointestinal conditions, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women, should consult a specialist before adding the product to their diet. Individual tolerance of the ingredients should also be taken into account.