Smoothies are one of the easiest ways to pack in fruit and veg - quick to make, easy to drink, and a handy option when you’re busy.

So one of the questions I’m most often asked is if blending destroys the fibre?

That’s likely because we tend to think of fibre as something stringy or tough, like the chewy bits in celery or the skins of apples.

But fibre comes in many forms, some of which you likely don’t even notice. Like how some types can dissolve completely in water and others turn into a gel.

So...