How much fibre do you need a day?
At least 25g, says the World Health Organization, mostly from whole grains, vegetables, fruit and pulses. Here is where to find it in a salad.
What the guidance says
The WHO recommends that adults eat at least 25g of naturally occurring fibre a day, along with at least 400g of vegetables and fruit. The best sources are whole grains, vegetables, fruit and pulses. Source: WHO guideline on carbohydrates, 2023.
Where the fibre is on our menu
Three of our salads are built on pulses, whole grains and leaves:
The Mexican
Romaine lettuce and mixed greens with cilantro, charred corn, avocado, red kidney beans, shredded carrots, baked tortilla and gouda cheese. Cilantro cumin dressing on the side.
Fabulous Freekeh
Freekeh, a whole grain, with kale, mixed greens, dried figs, pomegranate seeds, shredded beetroot, toasted almonds and cashews, and goat cheese. Cilantro cumin dressing on the side.
Green Goddess
Mixed quinoa, edamame and green beans with kale, arugula, spinach, avocado, celery, cucumbers, green apples, feta cheese and pistachios. Pesto Pistachios dressing on the side.
Know what you eat
The calories and macros for every dish, in both sizes, are on our nutrition page. You can also see the full menu, read our balanced bowl guide or our longevity guide.
Questions
How much fibre do I need a day?
At least 25g a day for adults, according to the World Health Organization. It should come from whole grains, vegetables, fruit and pulses.
Which foods have the most fibre?
Pulses like lentils, beans and chickpeas. Whole grains like freekeh and quinoa. Then vegetables and fruit, at least 400g a day, says the WHO.
Which SALATA salads are built around fibre?
The Mexican, with red kidney beans. Fabulous Freekeh, built on freekeh. And Green Goddess, with quinoa, edamame and green beans.
Is dressing included?
Yes, and it always comes on the side. You get 75ml with a regular and 100ml with a large, so you decide how much goes on.